Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or bird flu, is still affecting poultry flocks across America. Dr. Alan Huddleston is the acting U.S. chief veterinary officer for the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. He said the U.S. has never seen an HPAI outbreak at this scale.

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or bird flu, is still affecting poultry flocks across America. Dr. Alan Huddleston is the acting U.S. chief veterinary officer for the USDA&rsquo;s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. He said the U.S. has never seen an HPAI outbreak at this scale.
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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, March 25, 2026: Tips for protecting your flock from HPAI

The taste for pork in Mexico has been growing year over year, but it's not as popular in home kitchens as it has been in restaurants. The U.S. Meat Export Federation is trying to change that, with support from the USDA and National Pork Board. Here's USMEF's regional director of Mexico, Gerardo Rodriguez.

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The taste for pork in Mexico has been growing year over year, but it's not as popular in home kitchens as it has been in restaurants. The U.S. Meat Export Federation is trying to change that, with support from the USDA and National Pork Board. Here's USMEF's regional director of Mexico, Gerardo Rodriguez.
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Mid-morning Ag News, March 25, 2026: USMEF gets creative to get more people to cook with pork

Amber Wood with the North Dakota Livestock Alliance has the details on some recent developments to help grow the hog industry in North Dakota.

Amber Wood with the North Dakota Livestock Alliance has the details on some recent developments to help grow the hog industry in North Dakota.

Morning Ag News, March 25, 2026: Working to grow the hog industry in North Dakota

Federal farm support programs are playing an increasingly central role as U.S. producers navigate a period of economic uncertainty marked by high costs and weak commodity prices.

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Federal farm support programs are playing an increasingly central role as U.S. producers navigate a period of economic uncertainty marked by high costs and weak commodity prices.
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Afternoon Ag News, March 25, 2026: Tips for protecting your flock from HPAI

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