Growing Harvest Ag Network

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

September 5, 2025 2 mins

The watch is on for possible development of the La Nina climatic pattern later this year, but what is its potential to form, and how might it impact parts of the U.S.? Rod Bain with USDA has the story.

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The European Commission has proposed legislation allowing some duty-free access for U.S. bison meat into the European Union.

NAFB News Service

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This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. The North Dakota Corn Utilization Council will be serving up corn education and ice cream this Saturday at the Red River Market in Downtown Fargo. 

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Joana Colussi, an agricultural economics instructor at the University of Illinois, said Brazil is one of the world’s biggest exporters.

NAFB News Service

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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over the latest progress with the U.S. spring wheat crop for the period ending August 31.

USDA Radio Newsline

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The Federal Court of Appeals has recently decided that President Donald Trump does not have the power to set tariffs on imports based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

NAFB News Service

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This NDSU Ag Minute features Wade Webster, NDSU Extension Soybean Pathology Specialist. Webster talks more about the problems that are popping up in soybean fields across the state this growing season.  

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Farmer sentiment dipped for the third straight month in August. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 10 points to 125.

NAFB News Service

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Sunflowers are blooming and it is never too early to think about blackbird control. Local birds cause a large amount of damage as petals begin to dry and drop. 

National Sunflower Association

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A federal court has recently decided that elements of the 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate Rule should be eliminated. John Walt Boatright, Director of Government Affairs at the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the decision is a step in the right direction toward comprehensive labor reform.

NAFB News Service

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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins discusses issues of shortages of rural veterinarian as well as food animal vets within the federal government.

USDA Radio Newsline

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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. 

NAFB News Service

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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.

USDA Radio Newsline

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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. 

NAFB News Service

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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.

USDA Radio Newsline

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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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