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
- American Ag Network - January 19, 2019Sabrina Hill reports from the AFBF 2019 convention, and Rusty Halvorson has a wrap up of the week's top news.
- Special Report: President Trump's Speech at AFBF 2019President Trump's full speech from the American Farm Bureau Federation 2019 annual convention closing general session, held January 14, 2019 in New Orleans, LA. The recording starts with American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duval, introducing US Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, who then introduces President Trump.
- American Ag Network - January 12, 2019The week's top farm news from the American Ag Radio Network.
- American Ag Network - January 5, 2019Rusty Halvorson has the week's top ag news.
- American Ag Network - December 22, 2018Rusty Halvorson has the week's top agriculture news.
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 |