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SD Legislators Digging Through Budget Details

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem gave her first budget address to legislators Wednesday.

Minnesota Turkey Official Encouraged Talks To Reopen Poultry Market In China Progressing

United States and Chinese trade officials are in talks to re-open China’s market to U.S. poultry exports including chickens, turkeys…

Pork Producers Voice Concern Over Rising Global Spread Of African Swine Fever

American pork producers are voicing concern at the rising global spread of African Swine Fever that was earlier detected in…

SD Governor Kristi Noem Delivers Budget Address to Lawmakers

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is proposing to spend about fifty-four million dollars more than what was suggested by former Governor Dennis Daugaard.

Nebraska On Farm Net Helping Producers

Nebraska farmers and ranchers can get questions answered regarding their specific operation through the Nebraska On-Farm Network

Corteva Pleased Enlist E3 Soybeans Approved For Import To China

Enlist E3 Soybeans have been approved by China and depending on the company will be available for farmers in the…

More Nursing Home Help Needed

With the prospect of more nursing homes closing in South Dakota, legislators are starting to look at the best way to slow that trend.

Nebraska Coalition Backing Property Tax Relief And Education Funding Bill

The Nebraskans United for Property Tax Reform and Education are supporting LB 314. The measure sponsored by Senator Tom Briese…

Farm Group Leader Concerned About FSA Employees Called Back Without Pay Right Away

Farm Service Agency offices will reopen nationwide starting January 24 to provide expanded administrative services to farmers and ranchers during…

OCM Presents Petitions To Congress Opposing Trade Aid Given To JBS

Organization for Competitive Markets members presented petition signatures to Congress calling for them to stop the USDA from giving trade…

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