The proposed merger of the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railways would leave farmers with fewer transportation options and vulnerable to shipping cost increases at a time when balance sheets are squeezed to the breaking point. 

NAFB News Service

The proposed merger of the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railways would leave farmers with fewer transportation options and vulnerable to shipping cost increases at a time when balance sheets are squeezed to the breaking point.&nbsp;
NAFB News Service

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!

Morning Ag News, March 16, 2026: Rail merger costly for farmers

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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Afternoon Ag News, March 16, 2026: The evolution of ag over the years

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. Carson Klosterman serves as the Chairman of the council and introduces the new representative for District 4. 

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. Carson Klosterman serves as the Chairman of the council and introduces the new representative for District 4.&nbsp;

Farm Talk : New District 4 Representative elected for the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council 

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes a sharp temperature gradient and near to below normal precipitation for period of March 17 – 23.

USDA Radio Newsline

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes a sharp temperature gradient and near to below normal precipitation for period of March 17 &ndash; 23.
USDA Radio Newsline

Morning Ag News, March 16, 2026: Rail merger costly for farmers

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