The USDA’s Economic Research Service said 13.7 percent of U.S. households, or 18.3 million, were food insecure in 2024. Food-insecure households, or those with low or very-low food security, had difficulty at some time during the year providing enough food for all their members because of a lack of resources. 

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The USDA&rsquo;s Economic Research Service said 13.7 percent of U.S. households, or 18.3 million, were food insecure in 2024. Food-insecure households, or those with low or very-low food security, had difficulty at some time during the year providing enough food for all their members because of a lack of resources.&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!

Mid-morning Ag News, January 8, 2026: Millions of U.S. households were food-insecure in 2024

Late in 2025, USDA announced the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program that set aside $12 billion in assistance for U.S. farmers and ranchers. Faith Parum, an economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says rates vary based on each eligible crop.

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Late in 2025, USDA announced the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program that set aside $12 billion in assistance for U.S. farmers and ranchers. Faith Parum, an economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says rates vary based on each eligible crop.
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Afternoon Ag News, January 9, 2026: Details on the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says there are few exceptions nationwide in the weather pattern of near to above normal temperatures and near to below normal precipitation for the period of January 13 – 19.

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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says there are few exceptions nationwide in the weather pattern of near to above normal temperatures and near to below normal precipitation for the period of January 13 &ndash; 19.
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Mid-morning Ag News, January 9, 2026: A look at the forecast for the week ahead

The U.S. pork industry has a busy to-do list of issues to advocate for or against in the new year. Lucy Russell, director of producer engagement with the National Pork Producers Council, talks about the work ahead in 2026.

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The U.S. pork industry has a busy to-do list of issues to advocate for or against in the new year. Lucy Russell, director of producer engagement with the National Pork Producers Council, talks about the work ahead in 2026.
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Mid-morning Ag News, January 8, 2026: Millions of U.S. households were food-insecure in 2024

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