Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share the region's top stories in agriculture.

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Jimmy Cheatham, a barge captain, said despite the challenges of winter, goods are still moving.

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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes some exceptions to nationwide near to above temperatures and precipitation for the period of March 3 - 9.

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There’s still a lot of old crop grain in storage to market, even while farmers prepare for the upcoming 2026 growing season. John Heinberg, the market advisor for Total Farm Marketing, said clearing out old crop grain supplies is a big concern.

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As crop farmers prepare to plant their corn, soybeans, or wheat in 2026, many are making decisions with the current farm economy in mind.

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U.S. meat exporters are facing increased pressure overseas as global production rises and price-sensitive buyers look for lower-cost supplies.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is asking farmers and ranchers to help improve how federal crop and livestock data are collected, saying accurate reports are essential to fair and orderly markets. 

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Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins said the enrollment period is open for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, which provides $11 billion in one-time bridge payments to row crop producers and $1 billion for specialty crops.

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New statistical reports from the Renewable Fuels Association show the value of the U.S. ethanol industry’s exports rose to a record $7.6 billion in 2025. 

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This NDSU Ag Minute features Victor Gomes, Extension Cropping Systems Specialist at the Dickinson Research Extension Center. Gomes discusses the increase in acidic acres in western North Dakota. 

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