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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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 9, 2026: A look at the forecast for the week ahead

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.

NAFB News Service

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.
NAFB News Service

Afternoon Ag News, January 9, 2026: Details on the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program

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.

NAFB News Service

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.
NAFB News Service

Morning Ag News, January 9, 2026: Priorities for the pork industry in 2026

Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg discusses the emphasis on improved buyer-seller relationships in ag trade, and in turn, increased product sales for U.S. ag exports.

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Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg discusses the emphasis on improved buyer-seller relationships in ag trade, and in turn, increased product sales for U.S. ag exports.
USDA Radio Newsline

Mid-morning Ag News, January 9, 2026: A look at the forecast for the week ahead

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