Afternoon Ag News, July 24, 2026: A look at next week's weather forecast

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and mixed precipitation is expected across the country for the period of July 28 - August 3. USDA Radio Newsline

NDSU Ag Minute: Farmers should be scouting fields for pests

This NDSU Ag Minute features NDSU Extension Entomologist Janet Knodel. Knodel shares with listeners some of the pests they are finding in North Dakota fields, as well as what producers should be watching for when scouting fields. 

Mid-morning Ag News, July 24, 2026: Some lawmakers and farm groups say additional federal assistance is needed

Lawmakers and farm groups are renewing calls for additional federal assistance as low crop prices and elevated production costs continue to pressure farm incomes across the United States. NAFB News Service

Morning Ag News, July 24, 2026: Prolonged heat wave causing concern in the cattle industry

A prolonged heat wave across parts of the Midwest and northern Plains is worsening pasture conditions and increasing stress on cattle producers already dealing with drought and historically tight cattle supplies. NAFB News Service

Afternoon Ag News, July 23, 2026: 2027 could be another challenging year for producers

Farmers and ranchers are continuing to struggle with a difficult farm economy. Faith Parum, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the latest estimates show shortfalls in the billions. NAFB News Service

Mid-morning Ag News, July 23, 2026: Improvements made to USDA's Livestock Indemnity Program

Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Under Secretary Richard Fordyce explains improved provisions for USDA's Livestock Indemnity Program as part of the Working Families Tax Cut Act. USDA Radio Newsline

Morning Ag News, July 23, 2026: A look at pork production for this year and the next

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski goes over USDA's latest look at 2026 and 2027 pork production forecasts. USDA Radio Newsline

Afternoon Ag News, July 22, 2026: Sunflower acres in Canada are up from 2025

According to Statistics Canada data, Canadian farmers planted 76,500 acres of sunflowers this spring, which is up 1 percent from 2025. Source: National Sunflower Association

Mid-morning Ag News, July 22, 2026: High food costs impact the way consumers shop

Higher food prices continue to change the way Americans shop, according to a new report from CoBank's Knowledge Exchange. NAFB News Service

Morning Ag News, July 22, 2026: Biosecurity remains a top priority for the swine industry

Dr. Patrick Webb, assistant chief veterinarian with the National Pork Board, said the threat of detecting a foreign and emerging animal disease in the U.S. underscores the importance of ensuring producers have the documentation tools and preparedness plans to prevent, detect, and quickly respond, i…