USDA released its initial 2026 farm income forecast and as expected, it showed a further decline in overall farm income, offset only by government payments.

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USDA released its initial 2026 farm income forecast and as expected, it showed a further decline in overall farm income, offset only by government payments.
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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!

Mid-morning Ag News, February 10, 2026: Times are tight on the farm

The USDA reminds agricultural producers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their existing crop insurance coverage is quickly approaching for spring-planted crops, Whole-Farm Revenue Protection, Micro Farm, and some specialty crops.

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The USDA reminds agricultural producers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their existing crop insurance coverage is quickly approaching for spring-planted crops, Whole-Farm Revenue Protection, Micro Farm, and some specialty crops.
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Afternoon Ag News, February 10, 2026: Crop insurance deadline nears

Farmer sentiment dropped sharply in the January Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. One troubling trend in this month’s farmer survey is the increasing size of operating loans in 2026. Michael Langemeier of Purdue University said there are bigger loans in store for more farmers this year.

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Farmer sentiment dropped sharply in the January Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. One troubling trend in this month&rsquo;s farmer survey is the increasing size of operating loans in 2026. Michael Langemeier of Purdue University said there are bigger loans in store for more farmers this year.
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Morning Ag News, February 10, 2026: Farmer sentiment dropped in January

House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson of Pennsylvania told attendees at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s Winter Policy Conference that getting a farm bill done is a top priority in 2026. Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota appeared to bring some optimism to that goal by saying the leaders of each Ag Committee work well together despite the political divide in Washington, D.C.

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House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson of Pennsylvania told attendees at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture&rsquo;s Winter Policy Conference that getting a farm bill done is a top priority in 2026. Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota appeared to bring some optimism to that goal by saying the leaders of each Ag Committee work well together despite the political divide in Washington, D.C.
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Mid-morning Ag News, February 10, 2026: Times are tight on the farm

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