Author Archives: Rusty Halvorson
AFBF: 30x30 Report Big on Ideas, Short on Details
The Biden administration Thursday announced its so-called 30x30 plan, renamed America the Beautiful proposal. The plan seeks to collaboratively work to conserve and restore the lands, waters, and wild...
May 07, 2021
Drought Conditions Driving Lowered Missouri River Runoff Forecast
Very dry conditions in April resulted in low runoff in the upper Missouri River Basin. Runoff was 44 percent of average, the 9th driest April in 123 years of record. The updated 2021 upper Basin runof...
May 07, 2021 Missouri River
USDA Announces Breakthrough for ASF Vaccine Candidate
The Department of Agriculture Thursday announced that an African Swine Fever Virus vaccine candidate has been adapted to grow in a cell line. The announcement means those involved in vaccine productio...
May 07, 2021
Lawmakers Seek Level Playing Field in Vietnam for U.S. Pork Producers
More than 70 U.S. lawmakers sent a letter this week to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai seeking her support for enhanced Vietnamese market access for U.S. pork. Vietnam represents a tremendous ...
May 07, 2021
North Dakota Beef Commission Celebrates "May is Beef Month" in North Dakota
The North Dakota Beef Commission is celebrating "May is Beef Month" in North Dakota, recognizing the beef industry's vital contribution to the state's economy and beef's role in providing essential nu...
May 06, 2021
SDSU Rangeland and Soils Day set for June 2 in Murdo, Redfield
Due to COVID-19 and other safety concerns, several changes will be happening to Rangeland and Soils Days this summer. The event will focus solely on the Go-Getter (14-to-18-year-old) division. The Go-...
May 06, 2021 Photo Credit: SDSU Extension
CME Group Permanently Closing Physical Trading Pits
CME Group announced this week it will not reopen its physical trading pits that were closed last March due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes the trading pits for corn, wheat, soy...
May 06, 2021 Logo: CME Group
Commodity Classic Recognized for Significant Growth
Commodity Classic was recently honored in four different categories in Trade Show Executive Magazine where the trade show took home three "Fastest 50" awards and one Gold award for trade show growth. ...
May 06, 2021
National Biodiesel Board Requests Meeting with EPA Administrator Regan
The National Biodiesel Board this week sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan requesting a meeting to present the findings of a new study. The study, according to...
May 06, 2021
Farmers Union Members Advocate Immediate Climate Action
Through Days of Advocacy, an event pairing National Farmers Union members with lawmakers, the organization is advocating legislative solutions to address climate change. NFU members are participating ...
May 06, 2021 Maple River, Dickey County, ND.
