According to the latest Prospective Plantings Report from USDA, chickpea and lentil acres are expected to be up this growing season compared to 2024.

According to the latest Prospective Plantings Report from USDA, chickpea and lentil acres are expected to be up this growing season compared to 2024.

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, May 1, 2025: Farmers plan to plant more chickpea and lentil acres in 2025

Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of the week's top stories in agriculture.

Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of the week's top stories in agriculture.

AGRIBIZ - March 22, 2026: Drain tile workshop, UMN 10K Families Study,  Barry Coleman with Northern Canola Growers

According to Statistics Canada data, Canadian farmers intend to plant 66,100 acres of sunflowers this spring, which is down 12.6 percent from 2025. Last year Canadian farmers planted 75,600 acres of sunflower.

Source: National Sunflower Association

According to Statistics Canada data, Canadian farmers intend to plant 66,100 acres of sunflowers this spring, which is down 12.6 percent from 2025. Last year Canadian farmers planted 75,600 acres of sunflower.
Source: National Sunflower Association

Afternoon Ag News, March 20, 2026: Canadian farmers plan to plant fewer sunflower acres in 2026

This NDSU Ag Minute features Don Kinzler, NDSU Extension Horticulture Agent based in Cass County. Kinzler has advice for homeowners who may be spotting snow mold, vole or rabbit damage in their yards this spring season. 

This NDSU Ag Minute features Don Kinzler, NDSU Extension Horticulture Agent based in Cass County. Kinzler has advice for homeowners who may be spotting snow mold, vole or rabbit damage in their yards this spring season.&nbsp;

Mid-morning Ag News, May 1, 2025: Farmers plan to plant more chickpea and lentil acres in 2025

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