



Afternoon Ag News, February 10, 2026: Crop insurance deadline nears
The USDA reminds agricultural producers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their existing crop insurance coverage is quickly approaching for spring-planted crops, Whole-Farm Revenue Protection, Micro Farm, and some specialty crops. NAFB News Service

Mid-morning Ag News, February 10, 2026: Times are tight on the farm
USDA released its initial 2026 farm income forecast and as expected, it showed a further decline in overall farm income, offset only by government payments. NAFB News Service

Morning Ag News, February 10, 2026: Farmer sentiment dropped in January
Farmer sentiment dropped sharply in the January Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. One troubling trend in this month’s farmer survey is the increasing size of operating loans in 2026. Michael Langemeier of Purdue University said there are bigger loans in store for more farmers this y…

Afternoon Ag News, February 9, 2026: Senator Klobuchar discusses the work to get a farm bill done
House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson of Pennsylvania told attendees at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s Winter Policy Conference that getting a farm bill done is a top priority in 2026. Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota appeared to bring som…

Mid-morning Ag News, February 9, 2026: Dairy processing industry experiencing new growth
The dairy industry is experiencing a period of growth in the U.S. right now. Gregg Doud, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, says one of the road signs is the current boom in dairy processing expansion. NAFB News Service

Morning Ag News, February 9, 2026: Kochia and waterhemp causing problems in fields
Weeds cause many problems in the field, robbing farmers of their yields. Joe Ikley, NDSU Extension Weed Specialist, talks more about kochia problems in fields.

AGRI-BIZ February 8, 2026: Northern Corn and Soybean Expo, 100th Little "I" preview with NDSU's Saddle & Sirloin Club
Sarah Heinrich and Rusty Halvorson share audio from this week's Northern Corn and Soybean Expo at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, and Rusty visits with members of NDSU's Saddle & Sirloin Club about the 100th annual Little International Livestock Show coming up February 14th.

Afternoon Ag News. February 6, 2026: Super Bowl Sunday highlights the importance of the American Farmer
Super Bowl Sunday is consistently one of the highest demand days for food across the U.S., supporting the farm economy. Faith Parum, an economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said Super Bowl Sunday can really reflect the abundance of American agriculture. NAFB News Service

NDSU Ag Minute: Weed concerns for the 2026 growing season
This NDSU Ag Minute features Joe Ikley, NDSU Extension Weed Specialist. Ikley discusses some current topics in weed management.

Mid-morning Ag News, February 6, 2026: A look at next week's forecast
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes how a weather pattern change will impact both temperatures and precipitation nationwide during the period of February 10 - 16. USDA Radio Newsline