MPTL in Willmar re-opens this week

The Minnesota Poultry Testing Lab (MPTL) in Willmar re-opens this week

Congressman Smith Backs Fight Against Unfair Trade Practices

A Nebraska Congressman backs the Obama Administration’s fight against what the United States see as unfair trade practices.

ACE Pushing Congress on E15 Legislation

The American Coalition for Ethanol is urging Congress to approve legislation introduced in both the House and Senate to allow…

More Money Needed for FSA Loans

Farm and banking group representatives have been weighing in with Congressional appropriators about using upcoming appropriations bills to give authority…

Ag United to Host Legislative Candidates Forum on Rural Issues

Ag United for South Dakota is hosting a state legislative candidate forum on rural issues this Wednesday near Baltic. President…

NCBA Fires Back at HSUS Over FOIA Lawsuit

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association leaders are firing back at HSUS over a lawsuit they filed against the Office of Inspector…

OCM Concerned With NCBA Action on FOIA Request

The Organization for Competitive Markets is still awaiting Freedom of Information Act data from the Office of Inspector General regarding…

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard Releases Buffer Strip Proposal

After vetoing a bill earlier this year that would have allowed a tax break for those that employed buffer strips on their farms, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard is back with his own proposal

Iowa Water Tax Could be a Tough Sell

A number of Ag groups in Iowa have banded together in an effort to raise the state sales, and dedicate that money to improving water quality.

SD Attorney General Marty Jackley Welcomes Federal Help on Illegal Drugs

The US Justice Department announced a new round of cooperative programs to help states battle the increasing use and abuse of opioids and heroin across the country.