Ag Secretary Sees Progress With China Trade And CFAP Two Program

U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says the China Phase One trade deal and CFAP Two are both moving forward. He…

Local Governments Asking for More Budget Time

Local governments across the state are pushing to finish up their budgets by next month.

NBB Launches RFS Support Advertising Campaign

The National Biodiesel Board has launched a radio advertising campaign in six states including Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota urging President…

A Dozen Ag Groups Want Fix To Farmers To Families Food Box Program

A dozen agriculture groups led by the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association have written to Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue requesting that U.S.…

OCM Releases Report On Regulatory Capture

The Organization for Competitive Markets has released a 25 page study that shows regulatory agencies aren’t protecting farmers and ranchers…

Too Much Money for the US Postal Service

The US House passed a twenty five-billion-dollar bill over the weekend aimed at shoring up the US Postal Service.

Republicans – Democrats Far Apart on Next Stimulus Plan

While Members of Congress aren’t due to return to Washington until after Labor Day, talks are still going on over the next economic stimulus plan.

Learning to Stay in School

Students in the Hartington-Newcastle district in north east Nebraska went back to their classrooms last week.

LSP Policy Organizer Says Next COVID 19 Relief Aid Critical For Agriculture

Congress won’t consider any coronavirus relief until September, and the streamlined package won’t likely include agriculture. That’s very concerning to…

SDSU Extension Vet Advises Water, Shade And Adjusting Rations During Hot Spell

Temperatures this week in the Northern Plains will be in the upper 90s to triple digits. That’ll mean heat issues…