Growing Harvest Ag Network
Sarah Heinrich is both a rancher and a broadcaster for The Ag News Leader, KFGO & the Growing Harvest Ag Network. She’s the former KX-TV, Bismarck, Ag Director and the niece of another legendary North Dakota Ag Director, Al Gustin. She leads the KFGO 790-AM team as Farm & Ranch Director. Also part of the team is Farm and Ranch Reporter Sam Halstengard.
Episodes
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service announced the establishment of a “batching deadline” of January 15, 2026, for the first funding round of key conservation programs.
NAFB News Service
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Dr. Dave Ripplinger, NDSU Extension Bioproducts / Bioenergy Economist, discusses several bioenergy products and the economics of those products.
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The Environmental Protection Agency proposed a new Waters of the U.S. Rule to give U.S. agriculture more clarity on what constitutes an actual water of the U.S.
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The USDA is accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to the Philippines, taking place April 13–16, 2026. U.S. exporters interested in exploring trade opportunities in the Philippines’ thriving market and rapidly growing economy must apply by Friday, January 9, 2026.
NAFB News Service
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Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and the chairs and ranking members of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees will all be featured speakers at the American Farm Bureau Convention.
NAFB Convention
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What were some of the threats of farm animal disease this year and what did it mean for various parts of the livestock industry? Rod Bain with USDA has the story.
USDA Radio Newsline
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The Trump administration is deploying about $11 billion to crop producers by the end of February through what they're calling a bridge payment.
NAFB News Service
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What were some of the effects of outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in commercial poultry operations in 2025, and what is the outlook for year's end into 2026. Rod Bain with USDA has the story.
USDA Radio Newsline
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There is notable comparison between the economies of crop and livestock growers over 2025. Rod Bain with USDA has the story.
USDA Radio Newsline
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Visit tastewhatporkcando.org for inspiration on how to incorporate pork into your holiday gatherings and beyond.
NAFB News Service
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The four rules of food safety should always be a consideration when putting out charcuterie boards for your holiday event, according to a USDA food safety expert. Rod Bain with USDA has the story.
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CattleCon 2026 is rapidly approaching, and there will be plenty of “don’t-miss” events on the schedule. The largest beef and cattle industry event of the year will be in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, February 3-5.
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We visit with Chris Sherman, CEO of Tech Support Farm, about the importance of protecting your farm from ransomware attacks.
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A familiar voice in the U.S. dairy industry is calling it a career. Chris Galen, the senior vice president of member service and governance for the National Milk Producers Federation, is retiring after 28 years. Galen said he’s seen some changes over the years.
NAFB News Service
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The past year included many challenges for U.S. agriculture and the organizations that work to influence positive policy for farmers and ranchers. Joby Young, the executive vice president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, said despite the challenges, there were still some big wins for U.S. agriculture.
NAFB News Service
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With U.S. efforts to keep African Swine Fever away from our nation's pig herds, advice to travelers going to ASF free zones this holiday is do not bring pork back. Rod Bain with USDA has the story.
USDA Radio Newsline
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Rusty Halvorson shares audio from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting's Trade Talk event at the Westin Crown in Kansas City.
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The latest research from an AARP survey shows 89 percent of U.S. consumers were targeted by fraud during the last year.
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North Dakota State University’s Carrington Research Extension Center will hold its annual NDSU Feedlot School on Jan. 21-22, 2026.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will spend several months gathering information about farm economics from farmers and ranchers throughout the United States, as the agency conducts the third and final phase of the 2025 Agricultural Resource Management Survey.
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