Afternoon Ag News, March 2, 2026: Tips for a successful calving season

Many ranchers are preparing for calving and some have already begun. Karl Hoppe, NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist at the Carrington Research Extension Center, offers some advice to producers for a successful calving season. This National Ag Month story is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn…

Mid-morning Ag News, March 2, 2026: Concerns surround the farm economy

The overall Rural Mainstreet Index dropped below a growth-neutral level of 50 for February. That’s according to the most recent monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a ten-state region dependent on agriculture or energy. The region’s overall reading for February fell to 47.9 from 52 in Janu…

Morning Ag News, March 2, 2026: Caring for your mental health

Tiffany Hoeft owns Minds Matter in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She says many people don’t realize some damage caused by dementia is preventable, if you start early enough. NAFB News Service

AGRI-BIZ March 1, 2026: Living Ag in the Classroom, National FFA Week, pest and disease outlook

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

Afternoon Ag News, February 27, 2026: Goods still moving in the winter months

Jimmy Cheatham, a barge captain, said despite the challenges of winter, goods are still moving. NAFB News Service

Mid-morning Ag News, February 27, 2026: A look at next week's forecast

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes some exceptions to nationwide near to above temperatures and precipitation for the period of March 3 - 9. USDA Radio Newsline

Morning Ag News, February 27, 2026: Old crop still in the bin

There’s still a lot of old crop grain in storage to market, even while farmers prepare for the upcoming 2026 growing season. John Heinberg, the market advisor for Total Farm Marketing, said clearing out old crop grain supplies is a big concern. NAFB News Service

Afternoon Ag News, February 26, 2026: Farmers face a difficult farm economy in 2026

As crop farmers prepare to plant their corn, soybeans, or wheat in 2026, many are making decisions with the current farm economy in mind. NAFB News Service  

Mid-morning Ag News, February 26, 2026: U.S. meat exporters face increased global pressure

U.S. meat exporters are facing increased pressure overseas as global production rises and price-sensitive buyers look for lower-cost supplies. NAFB News Service

Morning Ag News, February 26, 2026: USDA seeks producer input

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is asking farmers and ranchers to help improve how federal crop and livestock data are collected, saying accurate reports are essential to fair and orderly markets.  NAFB News Service