Minnesota Legislature Passes Bill Extending Farm Loan Mediation Time

The Minnesota Land Stewardship Project is pleased the State House and Senate passed legislation this week placing a 60 day…

Iowa Cattlemen’s Association Wants Fixes For Cattle Markets

The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is backing the investigation called for by NCBA into the cash cattle markets. They’re also asking…

Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith Supports Livestock Price Investigation

Members of Congress are hearing from livestock producers about their upside-down financial situations.

Talk of Re-Opening the Economy is “Premature”

There are discussions from state capitols to Washington about “reopening” the economy and getting people back to work in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

Nebraska Farm Bureau Calling For DOJ Full Investigation Into Cattle Markets

The Nebraska Farm Bureau has sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr asking him to have the U.S.…

SDSU Extension Swine Specialist Has Advice On Dealing With Backed Up Hogs

The COVID 19 pandemic has added stress to an already depressed ag economy including pork producers. With that, there’s been…

SD Governor Kristi Noem Warning of “Shocking” Tax Drop

While official tax reports won’t be available until May, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is giving early warning on some expected drastic drops

Nebraska Governor Pete Rickets Resists Call to “Open Up” the State

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts is rejecting a call from two state Senators to resume normal school and business activities right away

Yankton City Commission Passes “Safer at Home” Advisory

The Yankton City Commission passed a “Safer at Home” advisory this week.

Schools Reacting to Revenue Warning

Warnings from South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem of “shocking” sales tax numbers are being heard around the state.