Watching a couple of weather systems

There’s a potential Cold Weather system traveling through the West that could bring a taste of winter back to parts…

Farm Bill by Year End?

The USDA has a strong belief that a New Farm Bill will not be completed by Year End.

Poultry Grower Transparency Rules

For many years, the USDA has heard concerns from our poultry producers.

November 9, 2023 News Round-Up

WASHINGTON, DC – The Washington Post published the results of a recent study which showed that South Dakota witnessed one…

An update on Fertilizer Production Expansions

There’s support for the Fertilizer Production Expansion Projects.

Spending time with the USDA

Members of Congress have been meeting with USDA officials to talk about the importance of improving and increasing our trade.…

More Bird Flu Cases

More Bird Flu Cases are showing up across the Midwest, hitting South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota. I talked with Iowa…

No Farm Bill?

The USDA believes a New Farm Bill will not be approved by members of Congress before the end of the…

A Farm Bill and it’s extension

How soon will it be before we get a Farm Bill Extension. We get some congressional thoughts.  

It’s been a good harvesting week

The weather has been generally good allowing our producers a good opportunity to complete their harvest throughout the Midwest.