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U.S. Crop Conditions

Rains and Cooler weather have combined to help boost the condition ratings for the U.S. Soybean and Corn Crops.

Concentration and Competition

Concentration and Competition in the Meat Packing Industry.

Part of Climate Smart Agriculture

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack took an opportunity at the Asian Pacific Economic Forum to talk about Climate Smart Agriculture.

Members of Congress hear from Producers

Hearing firsthand from the producer is key when crafting a new Farm Bill, all part of a recent House Ag…

Farm Groups Working Together

Farm groups working together for the common good of Agriculture is key when it comes to crafting a new farm…

USDA’s Supply & Demand Report

The USDA will be releasing their Big August World Supply and Demand Report this Friday morning.

Taking Voices to Washington

Last week, the House Ag Committee heard firsthand from producers about their concerns about a new Farm Bill via listening…

Trade Trips are important

Trade Trips are important, that’s where we start building on our Trade Relationships, which results in increased trading partners.

Building Trade Relationships

Last week I talked with Doug McKalip, Chief Ag Negotiator with the U.S. Trade Representative’s office about where we stand…

What’s the latest with our GMO’s?

There was a lot of talk last week about working on our Trade Relations and the steps we need to…

Recent Headlines

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WHAT DOES MARIJUANA RECLASSIFICATION MEAN FOR SOUTH DAKOTA?

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – President Trump’s executive order to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule 1 to a…

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GOVERNOR RHODEN ANNOUNCES $200,000 GRANT SUPPORTING KEEP FARMERS FARMING PROGRAM

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On Monday, Governor Rhoden announced a $200,000 grant from the Future Fund for…

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6 days ago in Local

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