Despite areas of drought across the region, John Sandbakken with the National Sunflower Association says the sunflower crop has been doing quite well. 

 

Despite areas of drought across the region, John Sandbakken with the National Sunflower Association says the sunflower crop has been doing quite well.&nbsp;
&nbsp;

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.

Growing Harvest Ag Network

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!

Mid-morning Ag News, August 3, 2026: Much of the sunflower crop is doing well across the region

Consumer demand is reshaping the dairy industry, and the biggest growth isn't coming from traditional products like cheese and butter. Instead, processors are investing heavily in high-protein milk, yogurt, and other dairy products as demand continues to climb. Market analyst Shawn Hackett says one of the biggest drivers in the dairy industry is the rapid adoption of GLP-1 weight-loss medications, which are changing how consumers eat.

NAFB News Service 

Consumer demand is reshaping the dairy industry, and the biggest growth isn't coming from traditional products like cheese and butter. Instead, processors are investing heavily in high-protein milk, yogurt, and other dairy products as demand continues to climb. Market analyst Shawn Hackett says one of the biggest drivers in the dairy industry is the rapid adoption of GLP-1 weight-loss medications, which are changing how consumers eat.
NAFB News Service&nbsp;

Morning Ag News, August 3, 2026: Consumer demand is changing the dairy industry

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

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

AGRI-BIZ August 2, 2026: Soybean crop challenges, MN Soil Health School, Grains Council gathers in Milwaukee, Pivot Bio "Million Thanks" tour

Cattle producers short on pasture and hay may have an unusual feed option: grazing standing corn. University of Nebraska Extension Educator Aaron Berger says drought and wildfires have left panhandle producers looking for ways to stretch feed supplies.

NAFB News Service

Cattle producers short on pasture and hay may have an unusual feed option: grazing standing corn. University of Nebraska Extension Educator Aaron Berger says drought and wildfires have left panhandle producers looking for ways to stretch feed supplies.
NAFB News Service

Mid-morning Ag News, August 3, 2026: Much of the sunflower crop is doing well across the region

In 1 playlist(s)

Growing Harvest Ag Network

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips