New Organic Agreement with Switzerland

A new organic equivalency agreement between the United States and Switzerland has been signed that streamlines the trans Atlantic flow of organic trade.

New International Hog Disease Guidelines

A new international guideline for establishing negligible risk for Trichinae in swine has been finalized by the United Nation’s Codex Commission.

South Dakota Farm Bureau Seeks New Executive Director

The South Dakota Farm Bureau is looking for a new Executive Director.

Majority of Producers Meet Premium Payment Requirements

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says more than 98 percent of producers have meet the 2014 Farm Bill requirement to certify conservation compliance in order to qualify for crop insurance premium support payments.

Weather Conditions Promote Heat Stress in Cattle

Hot temperatures this week, mixed with high humidity will create heat stress conditions for cattle in the Northern Plains.

Minnesota Republicans Oppose Health Insurance Exchange

Top Republicans have renewed their call to scrap the MNsure health insurance exchange.

Iowa Governor Does Not Promote Higher Property Taxes

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says school administrators who’re complaining about the level of state support for schools should NOT resort to raising local property taxes.

Reduced Liabilities Coming for Agritourism

Many Nebraska landowners shy away from developing agritourism on their property due to liability in case someone gets hurt.

Nebraska Senator Not Satisfied After Cyber Attack

Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse had a two-word statement when he learned the head of the Office of Personnel Management had resigned in wake of the hack attack.

Reaction to Iowa Governor’s State Aid Funding

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has vetoed about fifty five million dollars in state aid to education that was passed by this year’s legislature.