South Dakota Farmer Runs for National Position

One South Dakotan is throwing his hat in the race to be the next Vice President of National Farmers Union. …

Sanborn County 4-H fundraises for Facilities

There is a kickoff fundraising event for an addition to the 4-H building in Sanborn County this Saturday, February 19th…

U.S. Grains Council Discusses Market Development Strategies at Annual Meeting

The U.S. Grains Council is hosting its annual meeting and marketing conference in Greenville, South Carolina this week with the…

Glyphosate Shortage Concern for 2022 Growing Season

The shortage of glyphosate or Roundup is a concern for the 2022 growing season after Bayer Crop Science declared a…

RFA Refutes Latest Negative Study on the RFS

The Renewable Fuels Association is refuting research showing ethanol is likely 24-percent more carbon-intensive than gasoline.  The study funded in…

Russia Ukraine Conflict Hurting U.S. Agriculture Near Term

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is already harming U.S. farmers and ranchers according to Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley.  He says it has…

USDA Extends Deadline for Dairy Margin Coverage Signup

USDA is extending the deadline to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage and Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage for 2022.  Alan Bjerga…

Tax Reform and Meat Processing Expansion Making Progress in Nebraska Unicameral

Tax reform and efforts to expand the meat processing sector are making good progress in the Nebraska Unicameral.  Yesterday Nebraska…

Minnesota A.G. Office Working on Antitrust Issues in Agriculture

The Minnesota Attorney General’s office is actively working with Minnesota Farmers Union on their Fairness for Farmers initiative and to…

Canadian Border Crisis Slows Ag Product Movement

A Canadian judge has ordered protesters to end the blockade at the U.S. Canadian border.  However, the Canadian truckers strike…