Drought Decreasing?

The latest U.S. Drought monitoring map is indicating another moth-over-month decline in total drought coverage across the country. We dig…

Sugar Policy Supports American Farm Families

Testifying before the Senate Ag Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management and Trade, the American Sugar Alliance highlighted the strengths of…

New Regional Food Business Centers

The USDA announced the creation of 12 New USDA Regional Food Business Centers. Here’s some of the details.

It’s been a busy week testifying before the House and Senate Ag Committee’s

Preparing for a New Farm Bill is the common theme as Ag Groups have been busy testifying this week in…

Avian Influenza Outbreaks

A veterinarian has some surprising facts about the current Avian Influenza outbreak versus the outbreak in 2015.

Testifying before the Senate Ag Subcommittee

Farm groups from around the nation have been testifying before the House Ag Subcommittee and the Senate Ag Subcommittee; they’ve…

National Small Business Week

The President has declared this week as National Small Business Week; this is the 60th time it’s been declared by…

South Dakota Beef Industry Council Uses Social Media To Promote Beef

May is recognized as “Beef Month” and we have learned about the Beef Passport program in Nebraska, and the “Best…

Grassley Comments On E-15 Decision

Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa says he is pleased to see the Environmental Protection Agency approve the waiver to allow…

Planting Makes Progress Despite Cool and Wet Field Conditions

Some planting progress was made this last week despite continued cool and wet field conditions.  According to the U-S Department…