Rusty Halvorson
Correspondent at KFGO-AM (Fargo, ND)
Host at Ag on Tap Podcast
Ag Correspondent, Podcaster at Ag on Tap, Golfer, fisherman, sports fan. #America
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3 weeks ago |
kfgo.com | Rusty Halvorson
National Farmers Union concluded the 2025 All-States Leadership Summit, held in Washington, D.C., and released the names of the newly elected members to serve on the National Youth Advisory Council. Ruby Sheaffer, a member of Wisconsin Farmers Union; Larahmy Blakley, a member of Oklahoma Farmers Union; and Patrick Olson, Madi Raymond, and Brandon Toennies, members of South Dakota Farmers Union, will serve one-year terms on NFU’s NYAC.
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3 weeks ago |
kfgo.com | Rusty Halvorson
The National Oilseed Processors Association and Corn Refiners Association released a statement following incorrect and misleading comments from Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary. In an interview, Makary said about seed oils: “generally, they’re believed to be pro-inflammatory,” a disparaging comment that goes against the weight of the established science.
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3 weeks ago |
kfgo.com | Rusty Halvorson
A panel at the 2025 Fuel Ethanol Workshop will spotlight how agricultural conservation practices can create new markets and profit opportunities for ethanol producers and farmers. Titled “Turning Agricultural Practices into Low-Carbon Farming Success,” the session will take place on Monday at the CHI Health Center in Omaha.
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3 weeks ago |
kfgo.com | Rusty Halvorson
John Deere employees have once again set new records in volunteerism over the past year, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to community giving. Their dedication has earned national recognition for the fourth straight year, as John Deere has been named to The Civic 50— an honor from Points of Light recognizing the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States. Points of Light is the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change.
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3 weeks ago |
kfgo.com | Rusty Halvorson
Access to African crops is important to the large African community in Minnesota, but growing these vegetables can be challenging due to poor adaptation to the climate and limited seed availability. To address this, University of Minnesota students formed the Community Plant Breeding Team and partnered with community members to develop adapted plant varieties. The research team focused on breeding four species: amaranth, spiderwisp, jute mallow and Ethiopian mustard.
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