A Young Leaders Conference is being held

A Young Leaders Conference is being held in Sioux Falls involving young leaders throughout the Midwest. I talked with Megan…

Work continues on the New Farm Bill?

During a Press Call Yesterday, I talked with U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa about New Legislation and the Farm…

Checking in with the Livestock Marketing Association

The Livestock Marketing Association just recently held their Annual Conference as I talked with Chelsea Good, Vice President of Government…

Upcoming USDA Acreage Report

They started gathering farm data in February and now the USDA is wrapping up their data collection from the upcoming…

FSA offers more programs and extends some

The USDA is offering more programs to our producers, and they extend the deadline for others, allowing producers the opportunity…

Drought Coverage Map

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor Map reveals signs that drought conditions continue in portions of the Corn and Soybean Production…

Watch for Food Safety

The National Pork Producers Council are taking steps to ensure we have the safest food available for our consumers as…

Testing for Antibiotics

The USDA will be conducting tests to determine if additional verification methods are needed for companies wishing to use negative…

Prop 12 Implementation

With the July 1st Implementation date for Prop 12 as a Result of the Supreme Court ruling; Midwest Lawmakers are…

Ag Commissioners Meeting Today

Minnesota is hosting the Midwest Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s Annual Meeting today and tomorrow in downtown Minneapolis.