Meat sales hit a record high of $104.6 billion in 2024. The pounds sold increased by 2.3 percent compared to 2023, and consumers, on average, purchase meat more than once per week.

Meat sales hit a record high of $104.6 billion in 2024. The pounds sold increased by 2.3 percent compared to 2023, and consumers, on average, purchase meat more than once per week.

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 28, 2025: Americans see meat as part of a healthy lifestyle

Farming can be a stressful occupation. An Extension expert provides tips on ways we can reduce stress and its various impacts in our lives. Rod Bain with USDA has the story.

USDA Radio Newsline

Farming can be a stressful occupation. An Extension expert provides tips on ways we can reduce stress and its various impacts in our lives. Rod Bain with USDA has the story.
USDA Radio Newsline

Afternoon Ag News, March 23, 2026: Tips for reducing stress 

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. Amber Wood with the North Dakota Livestock Alliance has the details on the proposed hog operation to be located northwest of Oriska, North Dakota. 

 

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. Amber Wood with the North Dakota Livestock Alliance has the details on the proposed hog operation to be located northwest of Oriska, North Dakota.&nbsp;
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Farm Talk: Work continues to grow North Dakota's livestock industry

Four national FFA members will represent the voice of agricultural youth in Washington, D.C., during the National Ag Day Celebration on March 24.

NAFB News Service

Four national FFA members will represent the voice of agricultural youth in Washington, D.C., during the National Ag Day Celebration on March 24.
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Afternoon Ag News, March 28, 2025: Americans see meat as part of a healthy lifestyle

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