Author Archives: Rusty Halvorson
Agriculture Groups Support New Growing Climate Solutions Act
The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) applauds the bipartisan re-introduction of the Growing Climate Solutions Act and thanks Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich...
Apr 20, 2021 agclimatealliance.com
Farm Rescue Hauling Hay to Ranchers Affected by Wildfire and Drought
Farm Rescue, a nonprofit organization that provides planting, haying, harvesting and livestock feeding assistance free of charge to farm and ranch families who have experienced a major illness, injury...
Apr 20, 2021
North Dakota Crop Progress and Condition as of April 18, 2021
For the week ending April 18, 2021, there were 2.7 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Reports indicated that, on average, producers began fi...
Apr 20, 2021
South Dakota Crop Progress and Condition as of April 18, 2021
For the week ending April 18, 2021, there were 4.6 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 24% very short, 34% sh...
Apr 20, 2021
Minnesota Crop Progress & Condition as of April 18, 2021
Precipitation in the form of both snow and rain and below normal temperatures meant Minnesota farmers had just 2.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 18, 2021, according to USDA'...
Apr 20, 2021
Study Shows Repealing Stepped-Up Basis Would Damage the Economy
A new report released today by EY finds that repealing the step-up in basis tax provision would damage the gross domestic product (GDP) and significantly decrease job creation. The study was conducted...
Apr 20, 2021
Sysco, Cargill, NFWF Announce Sustainable Cattle Grazing Program
Sysco and Cargill, two of the world's largest food companies, just announced a major partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The partnership will help ranchers in Texas, Oklahoma, ...
Apr 20, 2021
JBS to Purchase Plant-based Food Company
The world's largest protein company and second-largest food producer has entered into an agreement to purchase Vivera, Europe's third-largest plant-based food company. JBS SA announced the agreement M...
Apr 20, 2021 Logo: www.tysonfoods.com
Smith Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Farms Adopt Conservation, Climate Practices
Senator Tina Smith recently introduced bipartisan legislation to help farmers adopt conservation and climate practices to sustain their farms, boost bottom lines and protect the environment. The Conse...
Apr 19, 2021
Farmers Union Camp begins 87th season in June
North Dakota Farmers Union's summer camping program gets underway in June, marking its 87th season. The four- and five-day camps for youths in grades 3-6 and 7-12 annually draws more than 1,000 farm a...
Apr 19, 2021 Photo courtesy: North Dakota Farmers Union
