USDA calls for Congress to Adopt Agreement to Avert Rail Stoppage

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack joins President Biden in calling on congress to quickly pass legislation adopting the tentative agreement between…

Opening more trade to the Mexican Market

As part of an effort to attract more meat suppliers to the Mexican Market; the government of Mexico is allowing…

Reports are indicating Crops Varied across the Mid-west

When talking to Ag Producers across the Mid-west, we continue to hear the yields this fall varied from location to…

Nebraska Governor-Elect Announces Director of Environment and Energy

Nebraska Governor-elect Jim Pillen announced he will be retaining Jim Macy as the Director of the Nebraska Department of Environment…

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Signs Harvest Proclamation Extension

Governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa signed an extension of the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain,…

NCBA Welcomes Comment Extension for Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemaking

The U-S Department of Agriculture announced a 45-day extension of the comment period for the proposed rule titled, “Inclusive Competition…

Minnesota Pork Producer Tells Consumers About Pork on Television Appearances

A Minnesota pork producer has found a way to communicate the message of pork production to consumers through a series…

Watching the cost of our crop inputs

We continue to watch the cost of our crop inputs increasing. We talk with Tom Haag, President of the National…

Watching the Global Markets

We continue to watch what’s going on with our Global Markets. One area we continue to watch is what’s going…

Grassley Says Congress Should Act to Prevent Rail Strike

A fourth railroad union has rejected the offer negotiated by the Biden Administration to settle a possible rail strike.  All…