U.S. farm debt has climbed to a record level, and agricultural economists warn the actual amount owed by producers could be considerably higher than government estimates.

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U.S. farm debt has climbed to a record level, and agricultural economists warn the actual amount owed by producers could be considerably higher than government estimates.
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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, October 13, 2026: U.S. farm debt climbs to new record high

Exports of U.S. beef posted a strong month in August. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom has the details.

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Exports of U.S. beef posted a strong month in August. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO&nbsp;Dan Halstrom has the details.
U.S. Meat Export Federation

Afternoon Ag News, October 14, 2026: August was a strong month for U.S. beef exports 

The Trump administration’s plan to import 300,000 metric tons of tariff-free foreign-grown beef may not be having the anticipated impact. Dr. Nevil Speer, a beef industry consultant, talked about how the White House plan is working in U.S. grocery stores.

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The Trump administration&rsquo;s plan to import 300,000 metric tons of tariff-free foreign-grown beef may not be having the anticipated impact. Dr. Nevil Speer, a beef industry consultant, talked about how the White House plan is working in U.S. grocery stores.
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Mid-morning Ag News, October 14, 2026: Is tariff-free foreign-grown beef impacting U.S. grocery store prices?

President Donald Trump's executive order allowing tax-free dyed diesel on roads could help farmers. But an agricultural economist at Kansas State University says the benefit to a typical grain farmer may be limited. Greg Ibendahl says most of the diesel used by grain farmers is already exempt from the federal fuel tax. The main savings is hauling grain to the elevator.

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President Donald Trump's executive order allowing tax-free dyed diesel on roads could help farmers. But an agricultural economist at Kansas State University says the benefit to a typical grain farmer may be limited.&nbsp;Greg Ibendahl says most of the diesel used by grain farmers is already exempt from the federal fuel tax. The main savings is hauling grain to the elevator.
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Mid-morning Ag News, October 13, 2026: U.S. farm debt climbs to new record high

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