It’s a sea of blue and gold on the NDSU campus this week as more than 1,300 FFA members, advisors, judges sponsors and presenters from across the state are in Fargo for the 96th Annual State FFA Convention.

It&rsquo;s a sea of blue and gold on the NDSU campus this week as more than 1,300 FFA members, advisors, judges sponsors and presenters from across the state are in Fargo for the 96th Annual State FFA Convention.

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, June 5, 2025: 96th Annual State FFA Convention wraps up on the NDSU Campus

Exports of U.S. pork had a strong start to 2026 with another year-over-year increase in January, according to U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom.

Source: USMEF

Exports of U.S. pork had a strong start to 2026 with another year-over-year increase in January,&nbsp;according to U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom.
Source: USMEF

Morning Ag News, March 20, 2026: U.S. pork exports start 2026 strong

The $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads would create the first coast-to-coast railroad across 43 states. Danny Munch, economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the big concern is the loss of competitive pressure across the rail system.

NAFB News Service

The $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads would create the first coast-to-coast railroad across 43 states. Danny Munch, economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the big concern is the loss of competitive pressure across the rail system.
NAFB News Service

Afternoon Ag News, March 19, 2026: AFBF concerned about proposed rail merger

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures in the Central and Western U.S. and below normal precipitation nationwide are in the forecast for the period of March 24 - 30.

USDA Radio Newsline

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures in the Central and Western U.S. and below normal precipitation nationwide are in the forecast for the period of March 24 - 30.
USDA Radio Newsline

Mid-morning Ag News, June 5, 2025: 96th Annual State FFA Convention wraps up on the NDSU Campus

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