Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some the week's top stories in agriculture.

Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some the week's top stories in agriculture.

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!

AGRI-BIZ April 19, 2026:  Planting is underway, ND producers promote beef in Mexico, 4-H summer opportunities, AFBF fertilizer survey, CFTC testimony at House Ag Committee

Brian Amundson serves as Vice Chair of the North Dakota Beef Commission. We caught up with him while in Mexico attending the U.S. Red Meat Symposium, which is hosted by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. 

Picture Credit: Brian Amundson 

Brian Amundson serves as Vice Chair of the North Dakota Beef Commission. We caught up with him while in Mexico attending the U.S. Red Meat Symposium, which is hosted by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.&nbsp;
Picture Credit: Brian Amundson&nbsp;

Afternoon Ag News, April 17, 2026: North Dakota ranchers travel to Mexico to help promote U.S. beef

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Brianna Richel, Outreach and Education Intern of the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council, introduces herself to our listeners and talks more about her position. 

 

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Brianna Richel, Outreach and Education Intern of the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council, introduces herself to our listeners and talks more about her position.&nbsp;
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Farm Talk: Meet the intern of the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council 

With Congress back in session following a two-week recess, the Renewable Fuels Association is renewing its push for legislation allowing year-round sales of E15. The group says the policy is critical as Americans face rising fuel prices and farmers navigate ongoing economic challenges.

NAFB News Service

With Congress back in session following a two-week recess, the Renewable Fuels Association is renewing its push for legislation allowing year-round sales of E15. The group says the policy is critical as Americans face rising fuel prices and farmers navigate ongoing economic challenges.
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AGRI-BIZ April 19, 2026: Planting is underway, ND producers promote beef in Mexico, 4-H summer opportunities, AFBF fertilizer survey, CFTC testimony at House Ag Committee

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