Exports of U.S. pork had a strong start to 2026 with another year-over-year increase in January, according to U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom.

Source: USMEF

Exports of U.S. pork had a strong start to 2026 with another year-over-year increase in January,&nbsp;according to U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom.
Source: USMEF

Morning Ag News, March 20, 2026: U.S. pork exports start 2026 strong

The $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads would create the first coast-to-coast railroad across 43 states. Danny Munch, economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the big concern is the loss of competitive pressure across the rail system.

NAFB News Service

The $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads would create the first coast-to-coast railroad across 43 states. Danny Munch, economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the big concern is the loss of competitive pressure across the rail system.
NAFB News Service

Afternoon Ag News, March 19, 2026: AFBF concerned about proposed rail merger

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures in the Central and Western U.S. and below normal precipitation nationwide are in the forecast for the period of March 24 - 30.

USDA Radio Newsline

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures in the Central and Western U.S. and below normal precipitation nationwide are in the forecast for the period of March 24 - 30.
USDA Radio Newsline

Mid-morning Ag News, March 19, 2026: A look at next week's forecast

This Farm Talk segment features Kelly Marczak of MEG Corp. Marczak discusses the NDCUC/MEG Corp partnership to bring ethanol educational workshops to high school and college tech programs in North Dakota. 

This Farm Talk segment features Kelly Marczak of MEG Corp. Marczak discusses the NDCUC/MEG Corp partnership to bring ethanol educational workshops to high school and college tech programs in North Dakota.&nbsp;

Farm Talk: Busting the myths about ethanol 

U.S. agriculture groups are watching the pending negotiations between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada as the countries work on renewing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.

NAFB News Service

U.S. agriculture groups are watching the pending negotiations between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada as the countries work on renewing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
NAFB News Service

Morning Ag News, March 19, 2026: Work continues on renewing the USMCA trade agreement

Rob Larew, National Farmers Union President, discusses some of the current challenges in the ag industry. 

Rob Larew, National Farmers Union President, discusses some of the current challenges in the ag industry.&nbsp;

Afternoon Ag News, March 18, 2026: Challenges in farm country

Brazil is projected to produce a record 6.5 billion bushels of soybeans in the 2025-2026 crop season. However, despite the big crop, farm margins are predicted to decline to their lowest level in nearly two decades.

NAFB News Service

Brazil is projected to produce a record 6.5 billion bushels of soybeans in the 2025-2026 crop season. However, despite the big crop, farm margins are predicted to decline to their lowest level in nearly two decades.
NAFB News Service

Mid-morning Ag News, March 18, 2026: Brazil is projected to produce a record soybean crop 

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

USDA Radio Newsline

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

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

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

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

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

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

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&rsquo;s not a lot of money available for what farmers truly need.
NAFB News Service

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

Sarah Heinrich is both a rancher and a broadcaster for The Ag News Leader, KFGO & the Growing Harvest Ag Network. She’s the former KX-TV, Bismarck, Ag Director and the niece of another legendary North Dakota Ag Director, Al Gustin. She leads the KFGO 790-AM team as Farm & Ranch Director. Also part of the team is Farm and Ranch Reporter Sam Halstengard.

Sarah Heinrich is both a rancher and a broadcaster for The Ag News Leader, KFGO &amp; the Growing Harvest Ag Network. She&rsquo;s the former KX-TV, Bismarck, Ag Director and the niece of another legendary North Dakota Ag Director, Al Gustin. She leads the KFGO 790-AM team as Farm &amp; Ranch Director. Also part of the team is Farm and Ranch Reporter Sam Halstengard.

Growing Harvest Ag Network

KFGO & Growing Harvest Ag Network's Sarah Heinrich & Rusty Halverson bring you the latest in agriculture news and information from the Upper Midwest. Subscribe on Apple, Stitcher and wherever you get your podcasts as well!

KFGO &amp; Growing Harvest Ag Network's Sarah Heinrich &amp; Rusty Halverson bring you the latest in agriculture news and information from the Upper Midwest. Subscribe on Apple, Stitcher and wherever you get your podcasts as well!

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