AGRI-BIZ May 24, 2026: MN legislature review, Farm Rescue's 1,300th case, ND/MN planting season updates, NCI webinar with NDSU's Frayne Olson

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

Afternoon Ag News, May 22, 2026: Farmers feeling unheard in Washington D.C.

A new poll from Amato Advisors finds that farmers are overwhelmingly sending Washington, D.C., a clear distress signal on the economic challenges they face on a number of fronts. NAFB News Service

Farm Talk: Feeding and Fueling the World Workshop taking place June 17-18

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. The Feeding and Fueling the World Workshop is taking place Jun 17-18 in Casselton. Carie Marshall-Moore is a past participant and now helping facilitate the event.

Mid-morning Ag News, May 22, 2026: A look at next week's forecast

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes above normal temperatures and precipitation for the period of May 26 to June 1. USDA Radio Newsline

Morning Ag News, May 22, 2026: Beef demand remains strong, despite higher prices

March trade data helped show that consumers continue to buy beef despite high prices. Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Market Information Center, said the Beef Demand Index jumped significantly in early 2026. NAFB News Service

Afternoon Ag News, May 21, 2026: E-15 is one step closer to the finish line

We visit with farmer Ben Bakko of Richland County about the recent win for U.S. agriculture with the House passage of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. 

Farm Talk: Cold start to the planting season

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Ben Bakko of Richland County is a board member of the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. We visit with Bakko about the cold start to the planting season, as well as the recent win for U.S. agriculture with the House passage of the N…

Mid-morning Ag News, May 21, 2026: Beef production and steer price forecasts

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski provides this month's USDA forecasts for both beef production and steer prices. USDA Radio Newsline

Morning Ag News, May 21, 2026: Tough times in farm country

The first quarter of 2026 was not a good one for farmers and ranchers at the farm gate. The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis conducts a survey of ag lenders in the region each quarter. NAFB News Service  

Afternoon Ag News, May 20, 2026: U.S. and Canadian combine sales up in April

According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, U.S. sales of combines increased 3.4 percent in April 2026 compared to the year before. Canadian sales of combines were also up, ending the month 42.7 percent higher than April 2025. NAFB News Service