Morning Ag News, March 18, 2026: A look at USDA's March outlook for beef production and steer prices

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski goes over USDA's March outlook for beef production and steer prices. USDA Radio Newsline

Afternoon Ag News, March 17, 2026: Livestock producers show more optimism than crop farmers

Right now, livestock producers are almost 40 percent more optimistic than crop farmers. That’s from the February Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. NAFB News Service

Mid-morning Ag News, March 17, 2026: NFU President discusses Farm Bill 2.0

Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union, says that while he appreciates the work done on the skinny Farm Bill, and some programs are being reauthorized, there’s not a lot of money available for what farmers truly need. NAFB News Service

Morning Ag News, March 17, 2026: 2025 was a strong year for U.S. pork exports

2025 was a strong year for U.S. pork exports, with a volume of 2.9 million metric tons, landing three percent shy of the 2024 record, but it was still the third-highest on record. NAFB News Service

Afternoon Ag News, March 16, 2026: The evolution of ag over the years

March is National Agriculture Month. Evan Montgomery, Vice Chair of the North Dakota Soybean Council, represents District 7 from Grand Forks. Montgomery talks more about how ag has evolved over the years.   

Farm Talk : New District 4 Representative elected for the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. Carson Klosterman serves as the Chairman of the council and introduces the new representative for District 4. 

Mid-morning Ag News, March 16, 2026: A look at this week's forecast

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes a sharp temperature gradient and near to below normal precipitation for period of March 17 – 23. USDA Radio Newsline

Morning Ag News, March 16, 2026: Rail merger costly for farmers

The proposed merger of the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railways would leave farmers with fewer transportation options and vulnerable to shipping cost increases at a time when balance sheets are squeezed to the breaking point.  NAFB News Service

AGRI-BIZ March 15, 2026: Fertilizer concerns, NDSU wheat midge survey, DU partnership for cattle producers

Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of the region's top stories in agriculture.

Afternoon Ag News, March 13, 2026: Specialty crop payment rates due in April

The USDA has already allocated over $6 billion in payments under the Farmer Bridge Assistance Programs. Payment rates for specialty crops under the program are due in early April. NAFB News Service