Phase Four of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program is underway with funding applications being accepted through early August. Rural Business Cooperative Service Acting Administrator Victoria Collin explains the objectives of USDA's Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program.

Phase Four of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program is underway with funding applications being accepted through early August. Rural Business Cooperative Service Acting Administrator Victoria Collin explains the objectives of USDA's Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program.

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 7, 2026: One program is helping expand meat processing services in rural America

The USDA and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture have launched the American Farm Legacy 250 Program, a new national effort recognizing multi-generational farm families that have helped shape American agriculture.

NAFB News Service

The USDA and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture have launched the American Farm Legacy 250 Program, a new national effort recognizing multi-generational farm families that have helped shape American agriculture.
NAFB News Service

Mid-morning Ag News, July 7, 2026: One program is recognizing multi-generational farm families

Exports of kernel are down 31% from a year ago, from 2,164 metric tons to 1,491 metric tons from October 2025 to April 2026. Canada remains the top importer of U.S. sunflower kernel.

Source: National Sunflower Association 

Exports of kernel are down 31% from a year ago, from 2,164 metric tons to 1,491 metric tons from October 2025 to April 2026. Canada remains the top importer of U.S. sunflower kernel.
Source: National Sunflower Association&nbsp;

Afternoon Ag News, July 6, 2026: Sunflower exports down in 2025/2026 marketing year

What can cattle producers do to keep their livestock cool in the middle of extreme heat events and avoid heat stress? Rod Bain with USDA has the story.

USDA Radio Newsline

What can cattle producers do to keep their livestock cool in the middle of extreme heat events and avoid heat stress? Rod Bain with USDA has the story.
USDA Radio Newsline

Afternoon Ag News, July 7, 2026: One program is helping expand meat processing services in rural America

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