Trade Trips remain important to U.S. Trade

While attending Farm Fest in Redwood County, Minnesota last week, I sat down and talked with Robert Bonnie, the USDA’s…

USDA Announces Additional Funding

The USDA has announced $60-million dollars in additional funding for the Emergency Grain Storage Facility Assistance Program (EGSFP)

Cooler Weather Conditions

How do cooler temperatures for much of the Corn Belt translate into growing conditions for our corn and soybean crops.

Visting with Iowa Producers

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa is looking forward to visiting with producers while attending the Iowa State Fair.  …

Midwest Crop Conditions

Crop Conditions vary across the Midwest as I talked with a producer from South Dakota and a producer from Central…

U.S. Crop Conditions

Rains and Cooler weather have combined to help boost the condition ratings for the U.S. Soybean and Corn Crops.

Concentration and Competition

Concentration and Competition in the Meat Packing Industry.

Part of Climate Smart Agriculture

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack took an opportunity at the Asian Pacific Economic Forum to talk about Climate Smart Agriculture.

Members of Congress hear from Producers

Hearing firsthand from the producer is key when crafting a new Farm Bill, all part of a recent House Ag…

Farm Groups Working Together

Farm groups working together for the common good of Agriculture is key when it comes to crafting a new farm…