SD Congressman Dusty Johnson Hearing from Livestock Producers

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he is hearing from livestock producers and is looking to get them some help

Ethanol Industry Being Hit Economically By Covid-19 And Other Factors

Biofuels officials in the Northern Plains are very concerned about the turmoil in the energy markets and the economic pressures…

Farm Leader Wants Investigation Into Packer Price Fixing And Rewrite Of USDA Rules

Federal Trade Commissioner Rohit Chopra says the USDA needs to go back and rewrite its proposed farmer fair practice rules…

Pork Industry Renews Call For Help To Address Ag Labor Shortage

The National Pork Producers Council is renewing its call for the Federal Government to address the ongoing problem of the…

COVID-19 Testing Halted in South Dakota Due to Lack of Supplies

Governor Kristi Noem met with officials from Monument Health in Rapid City yesterday. She says they are asking for their help to contain the spread of COVID-19

Vikings Making Moves

The Minnesota Vikings shed yet more salary with the termination of right guard Josh Kline’s contract.

Minnesota Bill Would Place Four-Year Moratorium on Larger Dairies

Legislation was introduced last week in the Minnesota House to place a four-year moratorium on the expansion or construction of…

SDSU Vet Medicine Program Receives Funding

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has signed legislation authorizing $250,000 funding for the Veterinary Medical School program at South Dakota…

Farm Stress Webinars Scheduled by UNL

The first of several agriculture stress webinars was held Tuesday in Nebraska. University of Nebraska Extension Rural, Health, Wellness and…

USDA Adds Beginning Farmer Team

This week, the Agriculture Department announced it has a new team of USDA staff to lead a department wide effort…