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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.

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    Afternoon Ag News, March 14, 2023: Agriculture often a victim of cyber-crime

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 2:35


    If cyber-crime was its own country, it would have the third-largest economy after the U.S. and China. That's how lucrative it is. And that's why agriculture is the second-largest target because farming and food is critical infrastructure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid-morning Ag News, March 14, 2023: Bioscience groups call for action on Mexico's biotech corn ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 2:28


    The National Corn Growers Association and a broad coalition of national and state agriculture and bioscience organizations sent a letter to the White House on Mexico's GMO corn ban.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Ag News, March 14, 2023: Higher interest rates slow the growth in farmland values

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 3:00


    Farm real estate values increased considerably in 2022 but showed signs of softening during the final months of the year as interest rates rose sharply. Interest rates on farm loans jumped to decade highs alongside increases in the federal funds rate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Ag News, March 13, 2023: Safety on the farm should always be top priority

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 2:29


    The national Ag Safety Awareness Program Week was March 6-10. However, Megan Schossow, outreach director and center coordinator for the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center, says it's always a good time to talk about safety on the farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid-morning Ag News, March 13, 2023: ARC and PLC deadlines March 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 2:30


    Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2023 crop year have until March 15, 2023, to elect and enroll a contract.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Ag News, March 13, 2023: Pork exports start 2023 quickly

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 3:04


    America's pork exports finished strong in 2022 and kept going into January. January pork exports were 236,767 metric tons, up 13 percent year-over-year, and export value rose 16 percent to $634 million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Ag News, March 10, 2023: USDA makes no changes to Brazilian corn and soybean production forecasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 2:29


    USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer talking about the fact that USDA has made no changes to its forecasts for Brazilian corn and soybean production.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid-morning Ag News, March 10, 2023: AFBF signs Right to Repair MOU with Case IH and New Holland

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 2:34


    A new Memorandum of Understanding between the American Farm Bureau Federation, Case IH, and New Holland provides farmers and ranchers the right to repair their own farm equipment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Ag News, March 10, 2023: Grain markets react to March WASDE report

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 3:03


    The March WASDE report didn't contain a large number of surprises, but the most notable number was a significant drop in U.S. corn exports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Afternoon Ag News, March 9, 2023: Farmer sentiment drops in February

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 2:36


    The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped five points to 125 in February. Farmers' perspectives regarding both current conditions on their farms and their expectations for the future also weakened during the month. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid-morning Ag News, March 9, 2023: Above normal precipitation is in the forecast for much of the country

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 2:27


    USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation across most of the country is expected during the period of March 14 - 20.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Ag News, March 9, 2023: Right to Repair remains a concern for many producers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 2:58


    The Right to Repair is a big topic in American agriculture. Kevin O'Reilly is the director of the Right to Repair Campaign for U.S. PIRG, or Public Interest Research Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Afternoon Ag News, March 8, 2023: Farm Bureau Analysis: 2022 crop losses top $21 billion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 2:30


    The American Farm Bureau Federation estimates 2022 crop losses due to weather and climate change at more than $21.4 billion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid-morning Ag News, March 8, 2023: The Soybean Research and Information Network is providing growers with the latest research and trends

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 2:31


    One network is helping provide farmers with the information they need to grow a better soybean crop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Ag News, March 8, 2023: Farm Bureau helps fight hunger through Harvest for All Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 3:03


    Farm families from across the nation donated 25.3 million pounds of food and raised more than $1 million to help fight hunger in 2022 through Farm Bureau's "Harvest for All" program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Ag News, March 7, 2023: Census of Agriculture important for America's farmers and ranchers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 2:29


    The Census of Agriculture, taken only once every five years, looks at land use and ownership, operator characteristics, production practices, income, and expenditures. For America's farmers and ranchers, the Census of Agriculture is their voice, their future, and their opportunity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid-morning Ag News, March 7, 2023: Ag Safety Awareness Week: “Lead the Way in Agriculture”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 2:32


    The Agricultural Safety Awareness Week Program is this week, March 6-10. U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers will join Farm Bureaus across the country to promote ag safety this week with the theme of “Lead the Way in Agriculture.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Ag News, March 7, 2023: Soybean export sales hit marketing-year low

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 2:57


    The USDA says export sales of corn and wheat both dropped while soybean sales declined to a marketing-year low during the week ending on February 24.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Ag News, March 6, 2023: Data shows shippers are waiting for grain cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 2:35


    One of the main metrics for railway service quality is unfilled grain car orders, the number of cars a shipper ordered but didn't receive. Danny Munch, American Farm Bureau Federation Economist, says the data shows shippers are waiting a long time to get the grain cars they need.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid-morning Ag News, March 6, 2023: I-29 Moo University Dairy Beef Short Course scheduled for March 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 2:31


    The I-29 Moo University Dairy Beef Short Course is scheduled for March 28 as part of the pre-educational events for the Central Plains Dairy Expo. It will be held at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Ag News, March 6, 2023: USDA: Mexico a top Market for US Exports

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 3:00


    New data from USDA's Economic Research Service shows that between fiscal years 2018 and 2022, Mexico accounted for nearly 14 percent of all U.S. agricultural exports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Afternoon Ag News, March 3, 2023: NCBA calls again for immediate halt to Brazilian beef imports

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 2:36


    The National Cattlemen's Beef Association is calling on Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to immediately half U.S. beef imports from Brazil. The announcement comes as Brazil reported another atypical case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy to the World Animal Organization for Animal Health last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid-morning Ag News, March 3, 2023: Gas with higher blends of ethanol could be sold year-round in several states

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 2:29


    Gasoline with higher blends of ethanol could be sold year-round in eight Midwestern states beginning in 2024 under a rule proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Ag News, March 3, 2023: Fertilizer prices declining

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 3:02


    While fertilizer prices are likely still higher than farmers prefer, the good news is prices are beginning to move lower. Jason Troendle, an economist with the Fertilizer Institute, says they are seeing a lower trend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Ag News, March 2, 2023: Farm Bureau accepting Ag Innovation Challenge Applications

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 2:27


    The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs to apply online for the 2024 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid-morning Ag News, March 2, 2023: Bipartisan DAIRY PRIDE Act Reintroduced

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 2:35


    Senate lawmakers this week reintroduced the DAIRY PRIDE Act of 2023. The bill is titled The Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk, and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act of 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Ag News, March 2, 2023: Snow and cold on the way for some

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 2:59


    USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation is in the forecast for most of the country for the period of March 7 - 13See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Ag News, March 1, 2023: The value of North Dakota's 2022 field crops is expected to be up 27% from 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 2:35


    The value of North Dakota's 2022 field and miscellaneous crops is forecast at $11.2 billion, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. This is up 27% from 2021.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid-morning Ag News, March 1, 2023: 2023 safety-net program enrollment ends on March 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 2:35


    2023 safety-net program enrollment ends on March 15. If you fail to enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage & Price Loss Coverage programs, you will be ineligible to receive a payment for the 2023 crop year should one trigger. You can contact your local USDA Farm Service Agency or head to USDA dot gov for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Ag News, March 1, 2023: The time to start succession planning is now

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 2:59


    Jeff DeWald, Managing Member of Agribusiness Succession Advisors, says there are four steps to consider and the first in succession planning is the actual written plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Ag News, February 28, 2023: Tips for saving money at the meat counter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 2:30


    Steer selling season is upon us. Nicole Wardner with the North Dakota Beef Commission talks more about how those dollars are being spent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid-morning Ag News, February 28, 2023: Biggest U.S. farms obtaining more land

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 2:28


    USDA's annual Farms and Land in Farms Report shows the country's largest farms with sales of $1 million or more operate nearly 26 percent of U.S. farmlands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Ag News, February 28, 2023: Food prices take significant jump in 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 3:01


    Food prices took a significant jump in 2022. At the USDA's Ag Outlook Forum, Spiro Stefanu, administrator of the Economic Research Service, said the spike was the largest in several decades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Afternoon Ag News, February 27, 2023: FACA calls for more climate smart spending

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 2:30


    The Food And Ag Climate Alliance released over a hundred climate smart recommendations for the next farm bill, many involving new spending, despite huge funding challenges ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid-morning Ag News, February 27, 2023: USDA asking producers to please respond to the Prospective Plantings survey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 2:33


    Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, says that if you got a USDA Prospective Plantings survey, please respond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Ag News, February 27, 2023: Mexico's ban on GMO corn for food uses violates USMCA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 3:03


    A decree from Mexico's government said they would ban GMO corn imports from the U.S. by January 2024. However, the government accelerated that timeline by implementing a partial ban on GMO corn for certain food uses on February 17. Brian Kuehl, executive director of Farmers for Free Trade, says it's a confusing situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Auction Talk with Steffes Group: February 26, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 16:00


    In this month's episode of Auction Talk, with talk with Max Steffes and his team about artificial intelligence and technology - and how it can be a benefit to buyers and sellers in today's market environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Afternoon Ag News, February 24, 2023: USGC says Mexico's decree update is concerning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 2:34


    Mexico last week updated the decree to ban importation of GMO white corn now, and yellow corn at a later date. USGC President and CEO Ryan LeGrand says it's a concerning issue for U.S. farmersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid-morning Ag News, February 24, 2023: Report finds beef is the number one protein choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 2:35


    One of the things Jennifer Nealson oversees for the Dollar a head Beef Checkoff efforts that are contracted by the checkoff to the National Cattlemen's Beef Association are research projects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Ag News, February 24, 2023: Chapters across the nation celebrate National FFA Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 3:04


    It's National FFA week. A time to celebrate the blue and gold. The Medina FFA Chapter has roughly 90 FFA members 7th through 12th grade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Afternoon Ag News, February 23, 2023: Will chicken and egg prices go even higher in 2023?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 2:29


    USDA's Chicken and Eggs Summary for 2022 shows how highly pathogenic avian influenza impacted growers and consumers. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Bernt Nelson explains the data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid-morning Ag News, February 23, 2023: A look at the forecast for the beginning of March

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 2:32


    USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and precipitation in most of the nation is expected during the period of February 28 - March 6.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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