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Naig Talks About the Importance of Recognizing Ag Week

This week is National Ag Week, a time we recognize the hard work of America’s farmers and ranchers, and all…

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture About To Embark On Another Trade Mission

In early March, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig visited Japan and South Korea on a trade mission, and now…

Naig Is Concerned About Possible HPAI Outbreak

With the migration of thousands of geese and ducks across the region, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says he…

New National Pork Producers Council President

Earlier this month, delegates of the National Pork Producers Council elected a Missouri pork producer as their new president.  Scott…

Gender Care Bill Gets First Round Approval in the Nebraska Legislature

A bill restricting gender affirming care for young people was approved on first round debate in the Nebraska legislature. It’s…

Working together for the common good of Agriculture

Working together for the common good of Agriculture is the common theme not only in the Mid-west, but across the…

Celebrating National Ag Week … A Big Thank You!

This week we’ve been celebrating National Ag Week, and the USDA says that our food shoppers should be thankful for…

An Agreement has been signed to help Boost the Ethanol Markets in Panama

While on a Trade Trip in Panama City, the USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Ag Affairs, Alexis Taylor…

Charges Filed in Yankton Hostage Situation

Yankton Police Officers were assisting South Dakota Department of Corrections Parole Agents who were checking on a male at a…

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance

Ag Producers in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming are being offered technical and financial assistance to help farmers…

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