The USDA listens to Producers

The USDA Listens to U.S. Producers in the Country; then brings that information back to Washington and makes changes based…

Priorities for Congressional Leaders

Congressional Leaders will be returning to Washington to resume their work on legislation. What are the top priorities? I put…

Providing Advice on U.S. Trade Matters

Over 130 new appointees will soon be providing their input on Ag issues with two (2) USDA / U.S. Trade…

USDA Invests in Rural Energy

The USDA announced some new investments in their Rural Energy for America Program or REAP for short.

An Update on Farm Technology

A new survey conducted by the USDA focused on a name change to reflect expanding the use of the technology…

Heat Wave Returns to the Midwest

Another Heat Wave is expected to develop across a large portion of the Midwest over the next couple of days…

EPA Amends Waters of the United States Rule

The EPA has amended the Water of the United States Rule and it’s not sitting well with our Ag Leaders.…

Listening to concerns of producers

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, said it’s important to listen to the concerns of our producers, as they share…

USDA Secretary Vilsack Visits Minnesota

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack spent some time in Minnesota, talking with Congressional Leaders, visiting with USDA Officials and attending the…

Helping our U.S. Livestock Producers

The USDA has Announced plans to update the Livestock Disaster Payment Rate to assist producers that have been hit hard…