SD Legislators Get Jump on Budget Hearings

The joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature held three days of hearings in Pierre last week.

Congress Working on Blocking Robo-Calls

A bill banning robo-calls is moving through Congress

US House Stalemates on Prescription Drug Plan

The US House passed a bill this week sponsored by Speaker Nancy Pelosi that would allow the federal government to negotiate lower prices on the most expensive prescription drugs each year.

Phase One Trade Deal Between U.S. And China Confirmed

Both the U.S. and China confirmed today what has been widely reported the initial phase of a trade agreement between…

Farm Group Leader Pleased With Improvements To USMCA

A vote on the USMCA trade agreement could happen next week in the House. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish…

NMPF Pleased With House Passage Of Ag Labor Legislation

This week, the House passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, an ag labor bill that provides comprehensive immigration reform. National…

Dairy Executive Pleased With Enrollment Period Extension For DMC And MFP

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended the enrollment period for both the Dairy Margin Coverage and Market Facilitation Payment…

USMCA Ratification Process Begins

An agreement was reached this week on the USMCA trade deal between the US, Mexico and Canada.

Farm Group Leaders Have Different Reaction To Trade Deal With China

Reports out Thursday afternoon indicate that the United States and China have reached a phase one trade deal in principle.…

Nebraska Ag Groups Pleased With Senate Introduction Of Real Meat Act

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer has introduced the Real Meat Act, which stands for Real Marketing Edible Artificially Truthful meat act…