AGRI-BIZ June 12, 2026: NDSU swine barn expansion, crop update with Darren Hefty, USMCA debate on Capitol Hill, Midwest Ag Summit

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

Afternoon Ag News, June 12, 2026: USMCA helps keep food costs lower for American consumers

A new study from Purdue University suggests the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement has helped keep food costs lower for American consumers while creating additional market opportunities for U.S. agriculture.  NAFB News Service

Farm Talk: Ethanol saves consumers pennies at the pump

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Kelly Marczak from MEG Corp discusses the benefits ethanol has to offer, especially as we head into the summer driving season. 

Mid-morning Ag News, June 12, 2026: A look at next week's forecast

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes varying temperatures nationwide, yet most places reporting above normal precipitation for the period of June 16 - 22. USDA Radio Newsline

Morning Ag News, June 12, 2026: USDA leads trade mission to Argentina and Ecuador

Argentina and Ecuador received recent visits from representatives of a USDA led, rapid response ag trade mission. Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio Newsline

Afternoon Ag News, June 11, 2026: AgTech Week is underway in the Red River Valley

AgTech Week in underway in the Fargo area. The top ag officials from the Dakotas and Minnesota acknowledged the challenges facing agriculture at the Midwest Ag Summit - which took place Tuesday morning in the Butler Building at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds.   

Mid-morning Ag News, June 11, 2026: The push for year-round E15 continues

Efforts to secure year-round nationwide sales of E15 ethanol fuel remain active in the U.S. Senate, offering renewed hope for corn growers seeking expanded demand for their crop. NAFB News Service

Morning Ag News, June 11, 2026: What's driving commodity markets?

Weather is typically the main driver of commodity market activity this time of year. However, Darrin Newsom, the senior market analyst for Barchart, said that’s not necessarily the case in 2026. NAFB News Service

Afternoon Ag News, June 10, 2026: South Dakota and Minnesota pork producers appointed to the National Pork Board

The National Pork Board is welcoming five appointed pork producers to serve three-year terms beginning in June on the NPB Board of Directors. Source: Pork Checkoff

Mid-morning Ag News, June 10, 2026: Latest WASDE Report to be released June 11

USDA's June Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates are scheduled for release Thursday, June 11. USDA Radio Newsline