Risk Management Announces Crop Insurance Changes

USDA’s Risk Management Agency has announced changes to its crop insurance policy for 2018. The changes involve conservation compliance certification…

Minnesota Dicamba Task Force Releases Recommendations

Minnesota Dicamba Task Force members have provided recommendations for dicamba use next season. Task Force Chairman Bob Worth, director on…

NAWG Supports Reintroduction of Legislation to Ease Cuba Trade Restrictions

Legislation to loosen restrictions on trade with Cuba is resurfacing in the House and Senate. The Senate version is backed…

Growing On Meetings Look at Limited Corn Marketing Strategies

South Dakota farmers continue to face challenges marketing corn, following another big crop and record ending stocks in 2017. However,…

IRFA Pleased With Northey’s Request for Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey has requested continued funding for the state’s Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program. That amounts to…

SD Senator Mike Rounds; Tax Cuts will Jump Start the Economy

A big argument in favor of the tax reform plan passed out of the Senate last week was the boost it will give the economy.

SD Senator John Thune; Time to Roll Back Net Neutrality

The Federal Communications Commission could vote this week to roll back net neutrality rules. There is fear that could lead to higher prices and less access to the internet.

SD Legislators to Hear Governor’s Budget Speech

South Dakota lawmakers will gather in Pierre on Tuesday for Governor Dennis Daugaard’s 2018 budget speech.

Fewer Federal Tax Impacts Expected in South Dakota

South Dakota residents may see fewer impacts from the tax reform bill making its way through Congress.

Nebraska Sandhills Recovering from 2012 Wildfires

The Sandhills of Nebraska have bounced back after devastating wildfires in 2012.