When food safety issues make the news headlines, consumers take notice. Consumer confidence in an entire category can suffer, and that’s why the dairy checkoff makes food safety a big priority. 

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When food safety issues make the news headlines, consumers take notice. Consumer confidence in an entire category can suffer, and that&rsquo;s why the dairy checkoff makes food safety a big priority.&nbsp;
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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, October 6, 2026: The dairy checkoff makes food safety a top priority

Cattle prices continue to be the bright spot in agriculture, but that doesn’t mean ranchers can let their guard down when it comes to costs. Nebraska Extension Livestock System Educator Brock Ortner says there are several ways cattlemen can keep their operations lean.

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Cattle prices continue to be the bright spot in agriculture, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean ranchers can let their guard down when it comes to costs. Nebraska Extension Livestock System Educator Brock Ortner says there are several ways cattlemen can keep their operations lean.
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Mid-morning Ag News, October 6, 2026: Rising input costs cause concern in the beef industry

As policymakers debate foreign ownership of U.S. farmland, questions remain about how much risk those foreign holdings actually pose.

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As policymakers debate foreign ownership of U.S. farmland, questions remain about how much risk those foreign holdings actually pose.
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Morning Ag News, October 6, 2026: The debate continues regarding foreign ownership of U.S. farmland 

Staying safe on the farm should always be top priority, but when things get busy during the harvest season it’s even more important that producers take the time to slow down and use caution.

Staying safe on the farm should always be top priority, but when things get busy during the harvest season it&rsquo;s even more important that producers take the time to slow down and use caution.

Afternoon Ag News, October 6, 2026: The dairy checkoff makes food safety a top priority

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