Farmers should avoid letting major market reports dictate their marketing strategy. Instead, risk manager Heather Ramsey with The ARC Group, advises farmers to focus on a consistent plan and the factors they can control.

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Farmers should avoid letting major market reports dictate their marketing strategy. Instead, risk manager Heather Ramsey with The ARC Group, advises farmers to focus on a consistent plan and the factors they can control.
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Afternoon Ag News, August 14, 2026: One expert is advising farmers to have a consistent marketing plan

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and precipitation for most of the country is expected during the period of August 18 - 24.

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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and precipitation for most of the country is expected during the period of August 18 - 24.
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Mid-morning Ag News, August 14, 2026: A look at next week's forecast

July runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa, totaled two million acre-feet, or 61 percent of average, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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July runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa, totaled two million acre-feet, or 61 percent of average, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Morning Ag News, August 14, 2026: Missouri River runoff remains below average

Although the volume of U.S. beef exports was down slightly in June, the value was up to $790 million. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom has the details.

Source: U.S. Meat Export Federation

Although the volume of U.S. beef exports was down slightly in June, the value was up to $790 million. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom has the details.
Source: U.S. Meat Export Federation

Afternoon Ag News, August 13, 2026: U.S. beef exports down slightly in June

Farmers are adopting artificial intelligence tools for a variety of operations around their farm, and the more they use it, the better it gets.

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Farmers are adopting artificial intelligence tools for a variety of operations around their farm, and the more they use it, the better it gets.
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Mid-morning Ag News, August 13, 2026: Artificial intelligence tools continue to become more popular on family farms

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. North Dakota Corn Growers Association Vice President Ben Bring farms near Galesburg and discusses the dry conditions in his area and the need for rain. 

 

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. North Dakota Corn Growers Association Vice President Ben Bring farms near Galesburg and discusses the dry conditions in his area and the need for rain.&nbsp;
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Farm Talk: Northeast North Dakota farmer experiences dry conditions 

Passing a farm from one generation to the next can be complicated.

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Passing a farm from one generation to the next can be complicated.
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Morning Ag News, August 13, 2026: Why it's important to have a succession plan in place 

Canada and the United States are stepping up trade talks ahead of a new round of U.S. tariffs scheduled to take effect August 19. The new tariffs would impose a 50 percent duty on a range of Canadian goods, adding pressure as the two countries negotiate their future trading relationship.

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Canada and the United States are stepping up trade talks ahead of a new round of U.S. tariffs scheduled to take effect August 19. The new tariffs would impose a 50 percent duty on a range of Canadian goods, adding pressure as the two countries negotiate their future trading relationship.
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Afternoon Ag News, August 12, 2026: Canada and the U.S. continue trade talks

Kansas is on track for its smallest winter wheat harvest in nearly 70 years, as drought and early-season freezes take a major toll.

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Kansas is on track for its smallest winter wheat harvest in nearly 70 years, as drought and early-season freezes take a major toll.
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Mid-morning Ag News, August 12, 2026: Kansas farmers to combine the smallest winter wheat harvest in nearly 70 years

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides the run down on spring wheat harvest progress and crop condition for the period ending August 9.

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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides the run down on spring wheat harvest progress and crop condition for the period ending August 9.
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Morning Ag News, August 12, 2026: A look at spring wheat harvest progress across the nation

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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