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October 24, 2023 News Round-Up

LINCOLN COUNTY, SD – One person died this afternoon in a one-vehicle crash 4 miles north of Lennox, S.D. The…

Rodents not welcomed on the Family Farm!

Rodents are not the Farm Family’s Friend.

Beef Production and Prices

How does the USDA’s October outlook on Beef Production connect with its price forecast for the remainder of the year?

October Cattle on Feed Report

The USDA’s October Cattle on Feed Report had some surprises in its Friday Afternoon Release.

New Speaker of the House and the Farm Bill?

The House is still working on trying to get a New Speaker of the House in place, so there’s nothing…

October 23, 2023 News Round-Up

SPIRIT LAKE, IA – A teenager from northwest Iowa, identified as Joseph Salmon, sustained a serious gunshot wound in a…

National Cooperative Month

National Cooperative month provides recognition for the importance of rural utility services such as electricity and telecommunications.

Reaction to Trade Trip

The Nebraska Beef Council just recently returned from a Trade Trip to South Korea. I talked with them regarding the…

Harvest & Pork Month

As the harvest moves along, we are reminded to thank our Pork Producers this month during National Pork Month.

USDA’s Outlook Forum

A Centennial Outlook for the Annual USDA Outlook Forum is coming up.

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