Moisture Levels Are Short

Despite having significant snowfalls, many regions of the Midwest are still suffering from dry conditions and still are in need…

Momentum Continues to Build for Pork Exports

November export numbers from the USDA show pork was once again immensely positive for global demand for U-S both in…

Iowa Beef Industry Council Names Mike Anderson as Executive Director

The Iowa Beef Industry Council board of directors selected Mike Anderson of Ames, Iowa to lead as executive director of…

Iowa State Fair Names Jeremy Parsons as Next Fair Manager

The Iowa State Fair has named its new executive director after the retirement of longtime fair manager Gary Slater.  Jeremy…

Full Week at the Unicameral

The Nebraska Legislature wrapped up the first full week of the session last week. Freshman Senator Barry DeKay of Niobrara…

SD Legislators Wrap First Week of the Session

South Dakota legislators spent most of their four days in Pierre last week getting organized, listening to speeches, and introducing…

Exports are good, but what about imports

We focus on the importance of our Ag Exports and working with other countries to make sure they continue —…

Helping one another

Representatives from Ag Groups around the Mid-west participated in a Farm Bill Roundtable discussion hosted by U.S. Senator John Thune…

Watching the drought monitor

We continue to watch the drought monitor and a good portion of the winter wheat crop remains in that drought…

Benefits of a National Title

The FCS National Championship won by the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits is having a wide impact. SDSU Foundation President…