The nation's hog herd may be about to expand. Jason Franken from the University of Missouri says that because feed costs are the primary component of hog production, the hog-to-corn ratio can be used as an indicator of potential breeding herd expansion.

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The nation's hog herd may be about to expand. Jason Franken from the University of Missouri says that because feed costs are the primary component of hog production, the hog-to-corn ratio can be used as an indicator of potential breeding herd expansion.
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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.

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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!

Afternoon Ag News, July 11, 2025: U.S. hog herd could soon expand

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.

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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.
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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.

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

2025 was a strong year for U.S. pork exports, with a volume of 2.9 million metric tons, landing three percent shy of the 2024 record, but it was still the third-highest on record.

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2025 was a strong year for U.S. pork exports, with a volume of 2.9 million metric tons, landing three percent shy of the 2024 record, but it was still the third-highest on record.
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Afternoon Ag News, July 11, 2025: U.S. hog herd could soon expand

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