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
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins discusses issues of shortages of rural veterinarian as well as food animal vets within the federal government.
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The USDA’s August 2025 Food Price Outlook forecasts overall food prices to increase by 2.9 percent in 2025. Food-at-home prices will rise by 2.2 percent, and food-away-from-home prices will increase by 3.9 percent.
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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and precipitation in much of the U.S. is expected from September 2 to 8.
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South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and several other attorneys general are pushing for the correct use of a “Product of the USA” label for U.S. beef.
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The National Pork Board’s strategic brand campaign is all about taste and flavor. Patrick Fleming, vice president of demand development, says the new tagline, “Taste What Pork Can Do™,” aims to strengthen consumers' connection with pork by highlighting its flavor and versatility.
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What are some tips to keep food at safe temperatures during a tailgate party, including the right amount of time and temperatures for your party fare? Rod Bain with USDA has the story.
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is currently seeking grant applications from gas stations looking to upgrade their infrastructure to offer E15, gasoline blended with 15% ethanol, at the pump.
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
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Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of the week's top stories in agriculture.
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Local Farm Service Agency offices continue to receive funding applications for USDA’s Supplemental Disaster Relief Program covering qualifying crop losses in 2023 and 2024.
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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over forecasted weather for parts of the country during the Labor Day weekend period.
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This NDSU Ag Minute features Sean Brotherson, Professor & Extension Family Science Specialist at North Dakota State University. Brotherson offers producers some advice on how to best manage stress during harvest.
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The National Corn Growers Association issued a report saying corn prices have dropped about 50 percent since hitting a peak in 2022. However, the cost of production has declined only modestly, making the production of corn unprofitable.
NAFB News Service
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For much of 2025, the livestock sector has been one of the few areas of agriculture enjoying strong commodity prices and strong returns, but there are some challenges the industry needs to overcome.
NAFB News Service
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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers the updates on this year's winter wheat and spring wheat harvest progress for the period ending August 24th.
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This Farm Talk segment features Brenda Elmer, Executive Director for the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. Elmer recently attended the American Coalition for Ethanol fall conference and discusses some of the highlights of the conference.
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A human case of New World screwworm was reported by the Centers for Disease Control after being discovered earlier this month.
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Emily Krause, director of nutrition, health, and wellness initiatives at the National Pork Board, says pork is well-received within the industry’s health and wellness community called Pork and Partners.
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USDA livestock analyst Anthony Fischer looks at some of the reasons behind the numbers reported in the August Cattle on Feed release.
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With football tailgates kicking off for the season, what should you consider when packing foods to keep cold, especially on the trip from home to the grill at the field? Rod Bain with USDA has the story.
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Travis Hoffman, Extension Sheep Specialist with NDSU and the University of Minnesota, talks more about sheep numbers across the nation.
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