Since 1984, the American Ag Network has served farmers by delivering farm news, market information, and weather. We are proud of our legacy more than 30 years later. The American Ag Network broadcasts on dozens of affiliate radio stations, provides news online at www.americanagnetwork.com, and hosts a weekly podcast of the latest news and events.
American Ag Network
Program Team
Rusty Halvorson
Farm News Director
We’re proud to feature Rusty Halvorson as the voice of the American Ag Network. With family roots in radio and agriculture, Rusty joined the network more than two decades ago, proudly serving with network pioneer Lyle Romine. He has received several NAFB Marketcast Awards and was awarded the NAFB Excellence in Ag Reporting for his news story on the challenges Congress would face in drafting a Farm Bill in 2012. Rusty is an active member of the NAFB.
Follow Rusty on Twitter: @RustHalvorson
Sabrina Hill
Digital Director/Farm Broadcaster
Sabrina came to the American Ag Network after building a successful broadcast journalism career in the fast-paced markets of California. She became known nationally as a top agriculture news reporter and chose to make the Dakotas her home. Sabrina is an active member in the National Association of Farm Broadcasting, serving as the 2016-2017 West Region Vice President and 2018 co-chair of the Washington Watch committee.
Follow Sabrina on Twitter: @SabrinaWHill
Week in Review Podcast
- Big Iron Farm ShowThis week, Rusty and Sabrina report from the Big Iron Farm Show, in West Fargo, ND. Plus, Rusty has the top news of the week.
- Soybean Cyst Nematode; Top Ag News of the WeekIn this week's podcast, Sabrina Hill talks with Sam Markell of the Soybean Cyst Nematode Coalition, and Rusty Halvorson has the week's top news.
- Dakotafest, trade dispute with China, USDA aid package for farmersThis week we have the latest on the trade dispute between the U.S. and China, the details of USDA's aid package for farmers are expected next week, and folks from across the Upper Midwest gathered in Mitchell, South Dakota, for Dakotafest this past week.
- USDA Crop Estimates, Trade Deficit, ND Banquet in a FieldIn this week's podcast, Rusty Halvorson discusses the latest USDA crop estimates, fake meat, and how the trade dispute with China is having an effect on the current trade deficit. He also reports on the North Dakota Banquet in a Field event.
- Senator Heidi Heitkamp Interview, Top NewsIn this week's podcast, we have the week's top agriculture news, plus Rusty talks with North Dakota senator, Heidi Heitkamp.
Program Schedule
| Day | Time (Central) | Program | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon-Sat | 6:20 a.m. | Farm News | 4:00 |
| Mon-Sat | 6:25 a.m. | Farm News | 4:00 |
| Mon-Fri | 6:30 a.m. | Weather | 3:00 |
| Mon-Fri | 6:35 a.m. | Weather | 3:00 |
| Mon-Fri | 6:50 a.m. | E-Trade Grains/Livestock Recap | 3:00 |
| Mon-Sat | 7:15 a.m. | Farm News | 4:00 |
| Mon-Fri | 7:25 a.m. | Farm News | 4:00 |
| Mon-Fri | 7:50 a.m. | E-Trade Review/Livestock Call | 3:00 |
| Mon-Fri | 9:15 a.m. | Markets | 3:00 |
| Mon-Fri | 9:40 a.m. | Markets | 3:00 |
| Mon-Fri | 10:25 a.m. | Ag Weather/Markets | 3:00 |
| Mon-Fri | 10:55 a.m. | Markets | 3:00 |
| Mon-Fri | 11:50 a.m. | Markets | 3:00 |
| Mon-Fri | 12:20 p.m. | Farm News Today | 4:00 |
| Mon-Fri | 12:45 p.m. | Markets | 3:00 |
| Mon-Sat | 12:50 p.m. | Farm News | 4:00 |
| Mon-Sat | 12:55 p.m. | Farm News | 4:00 |
| Mon-Fri | 1:15 p.m. | Livestock Close | 3:00 |
| Mon-Fri | 1:35 p.m. | Markets | 3:00 |
| Mon-Fri | 2:06 p.m. | Grain/Livestock Close | 4:00 |