American Sunflower Sales Going Well Domestically And With Exports

The timing of the trade talks on the USMCA deal this week came at a good time for U.S. sunflower…

Several Minnesota Farmers Union Priorities Approved During Legislative Session

Several priorities for Minnesota Farmers Union members were contained in legislation passed by State Lawmakers this session. MFU Government Relations…

MEF President Says Broad Growth Drove Beef And Pork Exports In May

The U.S. Meat Export Federation says United States beef exports broke previous records in May. MEF President and CEO Dan…

NMPF Encouraged USTR Met With Canadians And Mexicans Over USMCA Compliance

United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with trade officials from both Canada and Mexico this week to talk about…

Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Expected This Month On Cattle Markets

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is working with Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota on preparing for…

Sunflowers Holding Up Well So Far In Northern Plains

Sunflowers which usually are a very drought tolerant crop are standing up well compared to other crops so far. Although…

SDCGA President Says USDA Cover Crop Grazing Rule Change Positive

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a rule change this week that will allow farmers with crop insurance to hay,…

President To Issue Right To Repair Executive Order

President Biden is in the process of issuing an Executive Order supporting Right to Repair. That’s an issue that’s involved…

Nebraska Corn Executive Wants USTR To Bring Up Biotech Concerns With Mexicans

United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai is in Mexico this week meeting with Mexican trade officials to talk about the…

Names Released in Clay County Fatal Crash

A Yankton, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died last week in a two-vehicle crash east of Meckling.