Mid America Economic Signals Bad, Worse Ahead

The April, Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, plummeted for the month reaching its lowest level since the middle of the last U.S. recession.

Minnesota Milk Producers Association Opposing Any Changes To Milk Marketing Orders

Some groups including the National Farmers Organization want to see only one federal milk marketing order in place and change…

Drought Monitor Reactivating in South Dakota

Changing weather patterns are no surprise in South Dakota as there are now some warning signs of potential drought.

USCA Agrees With Senators Calling For Antitrust Investigation Of Meat Packers

A pair of Senators are seeking an antitrust investigation into the meatpacking industry. Tammy Baldwin, a Wisconsin Democrat and Josh…

IFU President Says Safety Steps For Packing Plant Workers Must Be Enforced

The National Farmers Union says while they share President Trump’s concerns that processing plants need to be re-opened also said…

Northern Plains in the 50 – 50 Climate Area

On most long-term climate maps, much of the central United States, including the northern plains is in the even chances of above or below temperatures and precipitation.

Using History as a Guide

As the economy grinds to a halt, some smaller towns are looking to their past as a guide to the future.

Presidential Order Brings Protective Gear to Meatpackers

President Trump issued an executive order forcing meat packing companies to reopen in the face of the ongoing pandemic.

R CALF CEO Says Imported Cattle Squeezing Producers Out Of Domestic Cattle Markets

America’s cattle producers have had a difficult time finding a cash market for their animals lately and Congress has called…

Iowa Congressman Expects More Than A Million Hogs To Be Euthanized

The processing plant closings due to the coronavirus is causing many hogs to be euthanized. Iowa Congressman Steve King was…