Kennedy, MN grower Tom Dowdle says he has not started harvesting sunflower yet. His sunflowers are starting to dry down and turn brown.

Source: National Sunflower Association

Kennedy, MN grower Tom Dowdle says he has not started harvesting sunflower yet. His sunflowers are starting to dry down and turn brown.
Source: National Sunflower Association

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, October 15, 2026: One Minnesota farmer prepares for sunflower harvest

The Environmental Protection Agency announced a draft rule to reallocate 100 percent of renewable fuel volumes lost through small refinery exemptions. The EPA proposed a rule would provide 100 percent reallocation of the renewable fuel volume requirements that were recently waived for 29 small refineries.

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The Environmental Protection Agency announced a draft rule to reallocate 100 percent of renewable fuel volumes lost through small refinery exemptions. The EPA proposed a rule would provide 100 percent reallocation of the renewable fuel volume requirements that were recently waived for 29 small refineries.
NAFB News Service

Afternoon Ag News, October 16, 2026: AFBF encouraged with RFS progress

With limited cattle supplies continuing to support high prices, how long will it take to rebuild the U.S. cattle herd and turn the markets? Tim Strunk is a hedging strategist with AgMarket.net.

NAFB News Service

With limited cattle supplies continuing to support high prices, how long will it take to rebuild the U.S. cattle herd and turn the markets? Tim Strunk is a hedging strategist with AgMarket.net.
NAFB News Service

Mid-morning Ag News, October 16, 2026: Expert looks for signs of herd rebuilding 

More than 70,000 FFA members, advisors, and supporters are expected in Indianapolis October 21st through 24th for the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo.

NAFB News Service

More than 70,000 FFA members, advisors, and supporters are expected in Indianapolis October 21st through 24th for the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo.
NAFB News Service

Afternoon Ag News, October 15, 2026: One Minnesota farmer prepares for sunflower harvest

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