Johnson Introduces PASS Act To Protect Agricultural Interests

South Dakota Republican Congressman Dusty Johnson has introduced a bill to help prevent our enemies from purchasing agricultural companies, farmland,…

USDA Deadlines Facing Farmers

Farmers need to be aware of a couple of approaching deadlines, and they will need to visit with their local…

USDA Reports 3.1 Million Acres Have Been Accepted For Grasslands CRP

The U-S Department of Agriculture has announced 3.1 million acres have been accepted to be enrolled in the Grasslands CRP…

Pork Exports Have Declined From Last Year

U-S pork producers are facing a “good news – bad news” scenario when it comes to exports.  On one hand,…

Crop Condition Remains Nearly Stable From Last Week

Not much change occurred with the crop condition from last week to this week.  USDA reports the corn condition in…

Grassley Tells What He Wants In The New Farm Bill

Both the U-S House and the U-S Senate have begun holding hearings and roundtable discussions for the next farm bill. …

Minnesota Cattle Producers Tour University Facilities

Minnesota cattle producers are visiting the University of Minnesota on Tuesday as part of their annual summer tour.  Allison Vanderwal…

Conservation Field Day

Farmers are realizing the benefits of utilizing conservation methods as part of their farming operations.  In northwest Iowa’s Plymouth County,…

Corn Root Worm Could Be A Problem This Year

Corn rootworm is a perpetual threat to corn fields, but farmers are bracing for high pressure again this year.  New…

Pork Check-off Creates Pork Scholar Program

Developing the next generation of professionals through the National Pork Board’s Pork Scholars program has opened the door for those…