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Moving to the General Election

State Senator Randy Feenstra of Hull won the five way republican primary in Iowa’s Fourth District and is now putting his campaign back together for the November run.
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CPA Praises Senate For Buying American Made Products Resolution

The Coalition for a Prosperous America is praising a new Senate resolution calling on Americans to buy domestically produced goods.…

USD Sanford School of Medicine Names New Dean

The University of South Dakota has named Dr. Tim Ridgway as the new vice president of health affairs and Sanford School of Medicine Dean.

Farm Bureau President Lauds Legislators For Passing Budget With No Tax Increases

Now that the Iowa 2020 legislative session is history, the Iowa Farm Bureau is congratulating lawmakers for approving a balanced…

ASA Vice President Says USTR Assures China Will Live Up To Trade Obligations

United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told House Ways and Means Committee members Wednesday that every indication is that in…

FSA Officials Remind Producers ARC PLC Deadline Fast Approaching

The enrollment deadline for the Ag Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs at USDA Farm Service Agency offices is…

Masks & Social Distancing Still Necessary

Despite recent numbers that show the numbers of coronavirus infections flattening, people still need to keep their distance and wear a mask.

Tearing up the Track

The South Dakota Railroad Board has taken the first steps to allow part of the Napa – Platte line to be torn up and salvaged.

Minnesota Farm Groups Want State Lawmakers To Make Changes In State Tax Law

The Minnesota state legislature is holding a special session this week and farm groups are hoping that it results in…

IRFA Pleased State Lawmakers Fund Biofuels Infrastructure Program

Iowa State lawmakers prior to adjourning approved another year of funding for the state’s cost share biofuel infrastructure program. Iowa…

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