Afternoon Ag News, November 3, 2026: PRF insurance deadline is approaching

The deadline is approaching to sign up for Pasture, Rangeland and Forage Insurance, or PRF, for 2027.  NAFB News Service

NDSU Ag Minute: Best practices for getting calves off to a good start after weaning

This NDSU Ag Minute features Karl Hoppe, NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist. Hoppe discusses best practices for backgrounding calves. 

Mid-morning Ag News, November 3, 2026: Errors in the September Crop Production Estimates led to market declines

The September USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, known as NASS, Crop Production Estimates led to some of the largest single-day declines in December corn futures during 2026. But the numbers were not accurate. Faith Parum, the deputy chief economist for the American Farm Bureau Federati…

Morning Ag News, November 3, 2026: What type of pumpkin you grow does make a difference

The type of pumpkin grown is a factor in what growers receive price-wise for their product, per a USDA research economist. Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio Newsline

Ruling changes nomination process of the North Dakota Beef Commission

Nicole Wardner, Executive Director of the North Dakota Beef Commission, discusses the facts behind the Oct. 23, 2026, ruling and any changes this could mean for the commission moving forward.

Afternoon Ag News, November 2, 2026: GLP-1's reshaping consumer spending

Growing use of GLP-1 medications is reshaping how consumers shop for protein. This creates new opportunities for some animal agriculture sectors. NAFB News Service

NDSU Ag Minute: Federal officials investigate lamb imports

This NDSU Ag Minute features Rachel Gibbs, Small Ruminant Extension Specialist at the Hettinger Research Extension Center. Gibbs has the details on federal trade officials investigating the impact of imported lamb on U.S. sheep producers.

Mid-morning Ag News, November 2, 2026: NFU President talks Harvest Fuel Relief program

Farmers need the help provided by the Harvest Fuel Relief program, but National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says it is only a temporary fix. NAFB News Service

Morning Ag News, November 2, 2026: Details on the new reporting system to address challenges in cattle price discovery

An Oklahoma State University livestock market economist said the USDA’s new five-state reporting system addresses a growing challenge in cattle price discovery. Dr. Derrell Peel talked about the new system. NAFB News Service

AGRI-BIZ Nov 1, 2026: Dragotec USA launches new GT+ corn head, Farmers concerned with DEF, ND harvest update, U.S. versus Brazilian soybeans

Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share the week's top stories in agriculture.