Land Prices Still High

While ag land price increases have stabilized, the upward pressure is still there.

Barnett Seeks Another Term

All the incumbent offices holders in South Dakota that wanted another term were re-nominated at the republican state convention in Rapid City last weekend. Among them, State Auditor Steve Barnett…

Brunner Seeks Lands And Schools Post

Ryan Brunner, now deputy Commissioner of School & Public Lands, was nominated for the top spot.

El Nino Coming Back

It looks like a Pacific Ocean temperature trend that impacts weather in the northern plains will be coming back.

Farm Leader Says Court Ruling A Win For Agriculture

This week, the U.S. Supreme Court said the EPA cannot write specific standards for power plant and factory emissions of…

SDSU Professor Advises On Well Water Safety

With the recent flooding livestock producers need to check their wells to make sure the water is safe for animals…

NPPC Pleased New York Lawmakers Uphold Sow Housing

This week the New York State Legislature decided not to take up legislation brought forward by HSUS and other animal…

CFRA Likes USDA’s New Beginning Farmer Program

USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden has announced policy changes and a new web site to help those just starting to…

North Dakota Wheat Group Hosts Panamanian Millers

Last week, a group of Panamanian flour millers were in North Dakota meeting with the State Wheat Commission, NDSU officials…

Officials Tally Flood Costs

Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department (HSEMD) director, Mark Schouten says the initial damage estimate for public infrastructure from flooding in northwest Iowa is 11 million dollars.