National Pork Board President and Minnesota Producer Dr. Gordon Spronk says the checkoff was originally designed to generate funds for promotion, research, and consumer education, with a strong focus on production from the producer’s perspective.

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National Pork Board President and Minnesota Producer Dr. Gordon Spronk says the checkoff was originally designed to generate funds for promotion, research, and consumer education, with a strong focus on production from the producer&rsquo;s perspective.
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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!

Morning Ag News, May 4, 2026: The pork industry continues to focus on the consumer

NDCGA Secretary / Treasurer Adam Ladwig talks more about the work of the North Dakota Corn Growers Association.

NDCGA Secretary / Treasurer Adam Ladwig talks more about the work of the North Dakota Corn Growers Association.

Afternoon Ag News, May 4, 2026: Farmers making their voices heard

High input costs continue to be a concern for farmers across the country. The USDA is working with multiple agencies to address the issue. Sam Kieffer is the CEO of the National Wheat Growers Association.

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High input costs continue to be a concern for farmers across the country. The USDA is working with multiple agencies to address the issue. Sam Kieffer is the CEO of the National Wheat Growers Association.
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Mid-morning Ag News, May 4, 2026: High input costs continue to cause concern across the country

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.

Morning Ag News, May 4, 2026: The pork industry continues to focus on the consumer

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