USDA is leading a Trade Trip

A delegation led by U.S. Ag Officials will be meeting with potential buyers of U.S. farm and food goods in…

Ricketts Joins Senate Colleagues with Bill to Repeal Death Tax

U-S Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) joined 40 of his colleagues in re-introducing a bill to permanently repeal the federal estate…

North Dakota Judge Halts WOTUS Regulations

Farmers and ranchers across the land are breathing a great sigh of relief as a North Dakota federal district judge…

Drought Impacts not only the U.S., but also in South America

Despite some much-needed moisture in parts of the Mid-West, many areas are still experiencing a short fall of topsoil moisture…

Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative

The USDA recently awarded project funding to expand Technical Assistance within agreements under the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative program.

Field Work Delays

Field work has started in parts of the Mid-West; However, we are seeing some delays as expected due to mother…

Farmers Begin Field Work In Northwest Iowa

Spring field work has begun in northwest Iowa, according to an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach agronomist.  Leah Ten…

Dairy Producers Want FDA To Clearly Define Milk

America’s milk producers are trying to urge Food and Drug Administration officials to clearly define “milk” as only a dairy…

Beef Exports to Viet Nam

Although there is some U-S beef that is currently shipped to Viet Nam and Philippines, a Caroll County, Iowa cattle…

Iowa Corn Growers Leader Wants a Free Trade Agreement with Viet Nam

A Waverly, Iowa corn grower says he would like to see a free trade agreement established between the United States…