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…

Nebraska Ag Using One Hundred Million Dollars in Grants for Livestock Producers

The State of Nebraska will use some of the seven billion dollars received from the federal government due to the pandemic as grants for ag producers.

Yankton School District Planning Class Restart

In school classes ended abruptly in mid-March for most students in South Dakota due to the coronavirus pandemic. Most districts then used a combination of remote and online learning.

Milk Prices Rebound After COVID 19 Meltdown

Milk prices have staged a significant rebound from the lows set on January 23. The June Class III futures bottomed…

Congress Considering Trillions More in Next Bail Out Plan

Members of Congress are working with the Trump Administration on the next phase of economic stimulus.