United States Wheat Associates Does Trade Discussions Virtually In 2020

With 2020 wrapping up today, it’s been a challenging year for agriculture much of it brought on by the effects…

SD Congressman Dusty Johnson Votes “No” on $2000 Stimulus Plan

A proposal that would expand individual stimulus payments to two thousand dollars appears to be stalled in the US Senate after being approved in the House earlier this week.

Appeals Court Rejects Ag Group’s Challenge Of California’s Proposition 12

The U.S. Court of Appeals in the Ninth Circuit has rejected a challenge by the National Meat Institute. Another court…

Nebraska Legislative Session Starts Next Week

Nebraska state Senators are scheduled to return to Lincoln next week for the start of the 2021 session.

Past Milk Group President Serving On Minnesota Governor’s Climate Advisory Committee

Past Minnesota Milk Producers Association President Pat Lunemann is serving on Governor Tim Walz’s Climate Advisory Committee. He’s hoping to…

New Senator from Iowa District Two

Jeff Taylor of Sioux Center is preparing to represent District Two in the Iowa Senate. He takes the seat formerly held by Randy Feenstra, who was elected to the Fourth District US House seat.

Dietary Guidelines Positive For The Dairy Industry

The USDA And the Department of Health and Human Services have released their Dietary Guidelines for 2020 to 2025. Those…

Coronavirus Fatigue Setting In

With Covid-19 infection numbers and hospitalizations falling, health officials are concerned people will think the worst is past.

SD Legislators Get Committee Assignments

Committee assignments for the 2021 South Dakota legislative session have been made.

Farm Balance Sheets Look Good To End 2020

Farm balance sheets in the region look better than expected to end 2020 in large part due to ad hoc…