Best NDSU Extension Podcasts (2025)

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 14, 2025: Farmers Union donates half a million to Great Plains Food Bank 2:25

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North Dakota Farmers Union donated $500,000 to the Great Plains Food Bank, a leading hunger-relief organization and the state’s only food bank. The contribution is dedicated to the relief agency’s Harvesting Hope Campaign, which is focused on building a new statewide distribution center to expand food access across the state. North Dakota Farmers U…

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Farm Talk: The push for E15 continues across farm country 4:41

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This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Andrew Mauch is the immediate past president of the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. He also serves on the National Corn Growers Association's Biofuels Action Team. Mauch discusses the small refinery exemptions that the EPA recently issued, as well as the continued push for E15. S…

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Morning Ag News, November 14, 2024: Fertilizer outlook for 2025 3:01

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Josh Linville analyzes the fertilizer marketplace for StoneX and says if the incoming Trump Administration imposes a 10 percent tariff on all goods coming into the U.S., it will do more than simply raise prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Morning Ag News, November 14, 2025: Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans have stalled 2:56

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Chinese purchases of soybeans from the U.S. appear to have stalled only two weeks after the U.S. touted a wide-ranging trade truce between the two countries. Bloomberg said it appeared to show a thawing in relations between the world’s biggest economies. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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11/13/25 Bringing the Herd Back Home: Integrating Crops & Livestock 4:07

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What are the benefits and takeaways from an integrated crop/livestock system? Here to explain is Miranda Meehan, NDSU Extension Livestock Environmental Stewardship Specialist.By North Dakota State University Extension

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Afternoon Ag News, November 13, 2025: Beef and pork variety meats are the centerpiece of a new promotion 2:33

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Beef and pork variety meats are the centerpiece of a new promotion by the U.S. Meat Export Federation staff in Mexico. Source: USMEF See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 13, 2025: SDSU Extension to host Annie's Project 2:30

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Annie’s Project is a program is designed for women in agriculture to gain knowledge and networking opportunities. The Annie’s Project-inspired webinars are open to all and will focus on managing risk in today’s agricultural environment. The first round will focus on livestock production and management. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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NDSU Ag Minute: Year-end tax planning tips 5:07

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This NDSU Ag Minute features Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen. Haugen offers some year-end tax planning advice for farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Morning Ag News, November 13, 2025: A wide variety of pumpkins to pick from 3:01

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Nathan Johanning of the University of Illinois Extension Service said there are more types of pumpkins than people may realize, and that starts with research and development. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Afternoon Ag News, November 12, 2025: A wet growing season brings some challenges to western North Dakota 2:33

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Kelly Leo, NDSU Extension Ag and Natural Resources Agent for Williams County, gives an update on the small grains harvest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 12, 2025: Sunflower harvest continues in southwestern North Dakota 2:35

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Regent, North Dakota sunflower grower, Josh Greff says they were hit with a very early frost that has affected some of his crops. He says that over half of his sunflower crop was hit with hail this summer. National Sunflower Association See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Morning Ag News, November 12, 2025: Trade opportunities open for dairy 3:00

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The National Milk Producers Federation applauded the recent announcement from the Trump administration of new trade agreements in Southeast Asia. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Afternoon Ag News, November 11, 2025: Preparing for calves to come off grass and into the lots 2:28

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Cattle backgrounding is a common practice this time of year in the Upper Midwest. Karl Hoppe, NDSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, offers some advice for those feeding calves this fall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 11, 2025: Whole milk in schools could help boost the farm economy 2:36

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For more than a decade, school children have been prevented from purchasing whole or 2 percent milk in schools. But, as American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Danny Munch tells us, reversing that decision could be a benefit to kids as well as a positive step for improving the farm economy. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…

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Morning Ag News, November 11, 2025: Lamb imports are hurting the domestic market 2:56

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The American Sheep Industry Association has formally requested the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office initiate a global safeguard investigation into U.S. imports of lamb meat under the Trade Act of 1974. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Afternoon Ag News, November 10, 2025: Farmers choosing to store soybeans 2:32

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Tanner Ehmke, the lead economist for grains and oilseeds at CoBank, said farmers who used to typically sell their soybeans directly off the combine now have to find storage, either on-farm or at elevators charging higher fees. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 10, 2025: Trade opportunities in the bison industry 2:32

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Jim Matheson, executive director of the National Bison Association, talks more about the factors impacting the industry and what’s being done to address them. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Morning Ag News, November 10, 2025: Mental health resources available for those in need in rural America 3:00

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The American Farm Bureau is expanding the reach of its landmark Farm State of Mind Initiative to a broader coalition of food and farm sector partners. AFB is joining forces with the Farm Family Wellness Alliance to launch the Farm State of Mind Alliance. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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AGRI-BIZ November 9, 2025: Supreme Court hears tariff arguments, Calves heading to lots, Rural Leadership North Dakota update 33:38

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Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of the week's top stories in agriculture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Afternoon Ag News, November 7, 2025: Modest rise in farmer sentiment 2:28

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October saw a modest rise in U.S. farmer sentiment as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index of 129 was three points higher than September’s reading. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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NDSU Ag Minute: Cattle feeding and backgrounding tips 4:24

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This NDSU Ag Minute features Karl Hoppe, NDSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist. Hoppe offers some advice to producers looking to background their calves this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 7, 2025: Minnesota beef producers to vote on possible checkoff increase 2:32

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Minnesota beef producers will have the opportunity to vote on a proposed refundable increase of 50 cents per head to the state’s current beef checkoff. It’s been more than 30 years since the last checkoff increase, when the Federal checkoff was implemented for all U.S. beef producers at $1.00 per head. Minnesota Department of Agriculture See omnyst…

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Morning Ag News, November 7, 2025: Commodity prices continue to struggle 3:00

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Steve Nicholson, Global Sector Strategist for Grains and Oilseeds with Rabobank, says their latest report indicates prices are currently in the bottom of a cycle. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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11/06/25 China’s Trade Deal: What It Means for North Dakota Soybean Farmers 3:54

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Here to talk about the latest China agreement, is Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist.By North Dakota State University Extension

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Afternoon Ag News, November 6, 2025: SDSU Extension offers an option to help producers lower their stress levels 2:30

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South Dakota State University Extension is partnering with Rising Hope Counseling to offer up to five free mental health counseling sessions for farmers and ranchers, their immediate family members, and agribusiness professionals. SDSU Extension See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 6, 2025: South Dakota sunflower grower discusses growing season 2:29

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Onida, South Dakota grower, Ryan Olson says the last three weeks the weather has been pretty good. National Sunflower Association See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Morning Ag News, November 6, 2025: New student leadership elected for National FFA 3:05

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The next student leaders of National FFA were elected to help guide this premier youth leadership organization during the coming year. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Afternoon Ag News, November 5, 2025: Rollins talks China coming back into the U.S. soybean market 2:28

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Ag groups welcomed news of China’s renewed commitment to import U.S. agricultural products. But, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins said there’s still a lot of work to do. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 5, 2025: Traces of Old Farm Chemicals Contaminate Water Across the US 2:35

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Traces of long-banned pesticides persist in U.S. groundwater, a new U.S. Geological Survey study shows, even as concentrations of most chemicals generally declined. An analysis of 59 groundwater networks from 1993 to 2023 found only one pesticide — the insecticide DBCP, outlawed since 1977 — exceeded health benchmarks in a Central Valley site in Ca…

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Morning Ag News, November 5, 2025: Potash might be the best fertilizer buy 2:58

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Mike North of Ever.Ag talks potash prices. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 4, 2025: The importance of extension professionals in rural America 2:29

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The National Pork Board’s Swine Extension and Outreach Professionals Group is made up of university professors and extension professionals at U.S. colleges and universities. Sarah Schieck-Boelke is a swine extension educator at the University of Minnesota and says this group is at the forefront of getting needed information to producers. NAFB News …

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 4, 2025: Upcoming webinar will focus on helping farmers deal with stress 2:33

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An upcoming webinar from Penn State University Extension titled “Communicating with Farmers Under Stress” is intended to help participants learn the signs of stress and how to help. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Morning Ag News, November 4, 2025: Trade talks are encouraging for U.S. beef and pork 3:01

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President Donald Trump announced trade progress with a number of countries on a swing through Asia. And while details still need to be worked out, the talks offer positive signs for exports of U.S. beef and pork according to U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, Dan Halstrom. Source: USMEF See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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Afternoon Ag News, November 3, 2025: Rural Mainstreet Index reaches five-year low 2:28

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For the eighth time this year, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index sank below a growth-neutral score of 50.0. That’s according to the monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a ten-state region dependent on agriculture. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Mid-morning Ag News, November 3, 2025: No date set to reopen the border to Mexican beef imports 2:29

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Mexico and the U.S. haven’t yet agreed to resume Mexican beef cattle exports into the U.S. amid the outbreak of the New World Screwworm in Mexico. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Morning Ag News, November 3, 2025: Advancements made in ag trade 3:05

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Faith Parum, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, said there has been some important progress with one of our nation’s largest trading partners. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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AGRI-BIZ November 2, 2025: KFGO Harvest Snack Packs with Valley United, China trade breakthrough, Goehring questions Argentina beef plans, seed price examination on Capitol Hill 33:39

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Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of the week's top stories in farm and ranch news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Afternoon Ag News, October 31, 2025: Inputs continue to climb for farmers 2:30

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John Appel, Vice President of Category Management with the Farmers Business Network, says some products will see greater price hikes than others. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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NDSU Ag Minute: Corn harvest continues in Traill County 2:56

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This NDSU Ag Minute features Jill Murphy, NDSU Extension Ag and Natural Resources for Traill County. Murphy talks soybean and corn harvest in the county. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Mid-morning Ag News, October 31, 2025: National Farmers Union pushes for a finished Farm Bill 2:31

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The National Farmers Union continues to focus on key policy priorities, including the urgent need for a new farm bill. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Morning Ag News, October 31, 2025: Combine costs are adding up 2:57

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Machinery costs on the farm, including repairs, fuel, and oil, have significantly increased by 21 percent over three years. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Afternoon Ag News, October 30, 2025: Researching the use of pork in military meals 2:26

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New research from Texas A&M explored the use of pork-based MREs, Meals Ready to Eat, for military personnel. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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10/30/25 Let the Combine Do the Thinking 4:44

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Here to talk about the latest harvest technology additions, is Tony Kramer, Product Manager of Planting Technology at RDO Equipment Company.By North Dakota State University Extension

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Farm Talk: Corn harvest rolls on near Galesburg, North Dakota 2:23

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This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Ben Bring farms in the Galesburg area and serves as a state ND Corn Growers Association board member from District 2. Bring talks more about harvest, as well as U.S. ethanol exports being on track to be a record year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Mid-morning Ag News, October 30, 2025: March 24, 2026 set as National Agriculture Day 2:34

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The Agriculture Council of America announced that March 24, 2026, will be National Agriculture Day with the theme of “Together We Grow.” Ag Day 2026 also celebrates 250 years of progress in agriculture. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Morning Ag News, October 30, 2025: Ranchers question the impact of importing beef from Argentina 2:59

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Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said we will have to wait and see what the details of this plan are, as we do not yet know specifically how much more beef will be imported. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Afternoon Ag News, October 29, 2025: Cattle prices remain strong at the livestock barn 2:34

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Hear from the owner of Long Prairie Livestock in Minnesota about the strength in the baby calf market on October 21. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Mid-morning Ag News, October 29, 2025: AEI: Farm Machinery Interest Expense at All-Time High 2:36

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Using the Kansas City Federal Reserve’s farm loan summary data, the economists at Agricultural Economic Insights measured how much it costs to borrow $1,000 for farm machinery. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Morning Ag News, October 29, 2025: Ranchers wanting more information on beef purchases from Argentina 2:59

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Cattle groups in South Dakota discuss the recent news of beef purchases from Argentina. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Afternoon Ag News, October 28, 2025: Opportunities for U.S. pork in South Korea 2:36

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South Korea ranked as the fifth-largest market for U.S. pork year to date. Andy Tauer, vice president of international market development with the National Pork Board, says strong consumer demand in South Korea is expected to keep growing, potentially moving the country even higher on the global demand scale. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/li…