Grain Markets Add Premium on Russia Ukraine Conflict

The grain markets have been building in geopolitical risk premium with Russia invading eastern Ukraine.  Ukraine is a leading global…

First AIM for Climate Meeting Held in Dubai

The first Agriculture Innovation Mission (AIM) for Climate ministerial meeting took place on Monday, in Dubai. It was the first…

MN Pork Congress Offers Education and Policy Session

The Minnesota Pork Producers Association hosted their annual Minnesota Pork Congress last week in Mankato.   Seminars were held on current…

SDSU to Host CAFO Training

South Dakota State University Extension is set to host a training session on March 2nd for operators of Concentrated Animal…

Construction Begins on DEX This Spring

Construction will begin in April on the DEX or Dakota Events CompleX on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron. …

Senate Republicans Tell EPA to Stop WOTUS Rulemaking With SCOTUS Case Pending

A growing number of farm groups and lawmakers are asking the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers to suspend…

Funding Proposals Top of Mind for Agriculture in South Dakota Legislature

With the large influx of one-time dollars into South Dakota’s state budget, legislators are spending much of their time working…

Pandemic Cover Crop Program Returns

The Pandemic Cover Crop program is back for 2021 with the USDA releasing a new round of payments for producers…

Senate EPW Committee Looks at Future of RFS

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing yesterday looking at the future of the Renewable Fuels Standard. …

Dairy Industry Pushes New FDA Commissioner on Dairy Labeling

The newly confirmed commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration is being pushed by dairy industry groups to stop the…