Minnesota One Of Twelve States Eligible For Pilot Conservation Reserve Program

Minnesota is one of twelve states eligible for sign up in a pilot USDA Conservation Reserve Program called CLEAR 30.…

SD Industrial Hemp Rules Soon Going to the Feds

Industrial hemp production in South Dakota is getting closer but there are still regulatory hurdles ahead.

South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation Donates $150,000 To Feeding South Dakota

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation has postponed its Prime Time Gala scheduled for June…

Cattle Group’s Top Priorities Are Property Tax And Brand Bills As Unicameral Reconvenes

Nebraska Cattlemen Association officials are hoping State Senators when the reconvene address property taxes and pass a relief measure. The…

Pork Processing Plants Partially Restarting In The Region

Two pork packing plants will resume partial operations today in the region. JBS in Worthington, Minnesota is restarting as well…

Wheat Commission Director Says South Dakota Winter Wheat Looking Good

As April wrapped up last week, the winter wheat condition in South Dakota was looking good. That’s according to Reid…

Ethanol And Farm Groups Oppose API’s Petition To Change RFS Obligations

A coalition of ethanol and farm groups led by the American Coalition for Ethanol have sent a letter to EPA…

Yankton City Commission Rolls Back Health Restrictions

The Yankton City Commission, during a special meeting Friday, voted to rescind the emergency health ordinance that had limited public gatherings and shut down a number of businesses.

Farm Bureau Official Says Minnesota Senate Tax Package Positive For Agriculture

The Minnesota Senate has approved a tax relief package in responding to the coronavirus pandemic. The measure passed on a…

Losing Students in the Pandemic Shuffle

After classes were dismissed in mid-March, school districts had to scramble to put together distance learning packets and online classes. In that scramble some kids may have been lost.