Author Archives: Rusty Halvorson
Farmer's share of Halloween treats is getting smaller for sugar growers
Americans are forecast to spend $3.9 billion on candy this Halloween, according to the National Retail Federation. That's up from $3.6 billion last year and $3.1 billion in 2023. The American Sugar Al...
Oct 21, 2025
American Farm Bureau urges restraint on beef imports
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on President Trump's plans to reduce beef prices through increased beef imports from Argentina. "We know America's families face ...
Oct 20, 2025 sdenness / Depositphotos.com
Global Ethanol Summit kicks off with conversations on ethanol's global position
Attendees of the Global Ethanol Summit (GES) 2025 settled in for the first full day of programming Monday, which featured three keynote speakers, a panel and two flash talks focused on the day's theme...
Oct 20, 2025 Photo courtesy of the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council
NFU responds to government efforts to lower beef prices
Following President Trump's comments about importing beef from Argentina to lower prices for American consumers, National Farmers Union President Rob Larew reaffirmed the need to strengthen fairness a...
Oct 20, 2025 K-State Research and Extension / CC
MN Young & Emerging Farmer Workshop application deadline nearing
Farmers are expert jugglers. Between the business, agronomy and mechanical aspects of their operations, the number of variables that impact their day-to-day can be overwhelming. That's why the 2026 MN...
Oct 20, 2025 fotokostic / Depositphotos.com
NCBA: Argentinian beef import plan harms U.S. cattle producers
Today, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association responded to comments from President Donald J. Trump that suggested importing Argentinian beef as a solution to lower beef prices. NCBA's family farmer...
Oct 20, 2025 Larry Lamsa / CC
Thune urges Trump to open up farm loans
The top Senate Republican is privately warning the White House that American farmers - a key GOP constituency - will continue to suffer if the Trump administration doesn't reopen the flow of certain f...
Oct 20, 2025 Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., flanked by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., center, and Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, speak with reporters after meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
JBS breaks ground on sausage plant in Perry, Iowa
JBS USA broke ground Tuesday on its "state of the art" sausage making facility and celebrated with city and state leaders a "turning point" for the community. The roughly 110-acre site on the southeas...
Oct 20, 2025 Photo: jbsfoodsgroup.com
CME Group feeder cattle futures crash on Friday with South American beef rumors rattling the trade
Feeder Cattle futures for November 2025 through Oct of 2026 closed limit lower on Friday - down $9.25 per cwt. Although no specific details were shared immediately, there were rumors on Friday that so...
Oct 17, 2025 wedge / Depositphotos.com
Minnesota expands ag weather network with three new stations
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is expanding its Minnesota Ag Weather Network (MAWN) with the launch of three new weather stations spanning Southern Minnesota-a critical step in strengthening ...
Oct 16, 2025 Source: www.mda.state.mn.us/minnesota-ag-weather-network
