



Morning Ag News, April 13, 2026: Rising fuel and energy costs hit rural America hard
Rising energy and fuel costs are placing increasing strain on rural American communities, even as the broader U.S. economy shows signs of resilience in early 2026. CoBank said a strong first quarter, marked by steady job growth, solid consumer spending, and continued investment, has done little to …

AGRI-BIZ April 12, 2026: Tall Towers Aviation celebrates agriculture, NDSU's Karl Hoppe on weather and calves, North Star Ag preps for planting
Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of the week's top stories in agriculture.

NDSU Ag Minute: Managing livestock in muddy spring conditions
This NDSU Ag Minute features Karl Hoppe. Hoppe is a NDSU Extension Specialist at the Carrington Research Extension Center. Hoppe offers some advice to producers who are calving and lambing during these muddy spring conditions.

Afternoon Ag News, April 10, 2026: Farmers are getting ready for spring
Bryan Dean farms in the Velva area, east of Minot. He says producers are starting to “get ready” for spring.

Mid-morning Ag News, April 10, 2026: A look at next week's forecast
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperature nationwide and above normal precipitation in much of the country is in the weather forecast for the period of April 14 - 20. USDA Radio Newsline

Morning Ag News, April 10, 2026: Celebrating agriculture
Bryan Dean is a farmer in the Velva area and represents District 3 for the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. Dean recently attended the Great American Agriculture Celebration event in Washington D.C.

Afternoon Ag News, April 9, 2026: Crops have a positive impact on urban areas
The crops grown in rural America are having a positive impact on the largest urban areas of the United States. Heather Buechter, director of communications for Clean Fuels Alliance America, said the fuels made from crops like soybeans are significantly improving the air quality in America’s largest…

Farm Talk: North Dakota farmer attends Great American Agriculture Celebration event
This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Bryan Dean is a farmer in the Velva area and represents District 3 for the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. Dean recently attended the Great American Agriculture Celebration event in Washington D.C.

Mid-morning Ag News, April 9, 2026: Farmer sentiment improves in March
Farmer sentiment improved in March as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index rose from 116 points in February to 127. NAFB News Service

Morning Ag News, April 9, 2026: Rising input costs and low commodity prices continue to cause concern in farm country
Farm costs and bankruptcies continue to rise as Ag-state lawmakers seek ways to provide relief. NAFB News Service