Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union, says that while he appreciates the work done on the skinny Farm Bill, and some programs are being reauthorized, there’s not a lot of money available for what farmers truly need.

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Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union, says that while he appreciates the work done on the skinny Farm Bill, and some programs are being reauthorized, there&rsquo;s not a lot of money available for what farmers truly need.
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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, March 17, 2026: NFU President discusses Farm Bill 2.0

Right now, livestock producers are almost 40 percent more optimistic than crop farmers. That’s from the February Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

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Right now, livestock producers are almost 40 percent more optimistic than crop farmers. That&rsquo;s from the February Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
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Afternoon Ag News, March 17, 2026: Livestock producers show more optimism than crop farmers

2025 was a strong year for U.S. pork exports, with a volume of 2.9 million metric tons, landing three percent shy of the 2024 record, but it was still the third-highest on record.

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2025 was a strong year for U.S. pork exports, with a volume of 2.9 million metric tons, landing three percent shy of the 2024 record, but it was still the third-highest on record.
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Morning Ag News, March 17, 2026: 2025 was a strong year for U.S. pork exports

March is National Agriculture Month.
Evan Montgomery, Vice Chair of the North Dakota Soybean Council, represents District 7 from Grand Forks. Montgomery talks more about how ag has evolved over the years. 

 

March is National Agriculture Month. Evan Montgomery, Vice Chair of the North Dakota Soybean Council, represents District 7 from Grand Forks. Montgomery talks more about how ag has evolved over the years.&nbsp;
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Mid-morning Ag News, March 17, 2026: NFU President discusses Farm Bill 2.0

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