Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer Pushing the EPA on RFS Waivers

Farm state representatives continue to battle the Environmental Protection Agency over waivers given to oil refiners under the renewable fuel standard.

ISU Ag Law Center Helping Producers With Pandemic Aid Legal Issues

Earlier this week Iowa State University Extension hosted a webinar to help producers with economic issues brought on by the…

Tracking the Upward Trend of Covid-19 Infections

While varying from day to day, the longer-term trend for coronavirus infections in South Dakota is rising.

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.