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The USDA is making changes to their own department

The USDA is making changes within their own Ag Department.

Reaction to the latest news regarding Prop 12

Today we are getting reaction from the South Dakota Pork Producers Council regarding the latest announcement regarding Prop 12.

Getting Reaction to the EPA’s Biofuels Announcement

We are getting reaction from members of the Ag Industry regarding the recent announcement from the EPA regarding the Biofuel…

USDA’s National Training and Exercise Programs

The USDA’s National Training and Exercise Program relies on volunteers across the public and private sectors to develop and conduct…

Topsoil Moisture Concerns

The latest information from the USDA is indicating that the dry topsoil moisture levels are expanding across several Midwestern states.

It’s all part of a Bigger Weather System

It’s called an Omega Weather Block and this weather system over the middle of the nation is expected to keep…

Looking over Crop Conditions in the Eastern Corn Belt

The U.S. Corn Crop is taking a beating from the hot and dry weather conditions; today we look over the…

Recapping Crop Conditions

The USDA released their Weekly Crop Conditions Report indicating the U.S. Corn Crop and Soybean Crop have declined in the…

Looking Over the Dairy Industry

The latest information from the USDA is indicating adjustments are being made to the Dairy Price Forecast.

Ag Leaders Conference Wraps Up

Minnesota hosted the Midwest Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s Annual Meeting the last couple of days as I talked…

Recent Headlines

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