Iowa State Representative Introduces Legislation on Factory Farms

Over the past few years there have been growing concerns regarding the effects of factory farms in the Midwest. On…

House Ag Subcommittee on Farm Policy Holds Farm Bill Hearing

With the 2023 farm bill just right around the corner talks are beginning to ramp up about this important piece…

February WASDE Confirms Smaller South American Soybean Crop

The February World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates were focused solidly on South American product and losses tied to their…

SD Senator John Thune Optimistic About Shipping Bill

South Dakota Senator John Thune is optimistic about his Ocean Shipping Reform Act advancing in the Senate.  He says the…

U.S. Ag and Dairy Exports Set Record for 2021

U.S. agricultural exports set a record in 2021 at $177 billion.  USDA data shows that tops the 2020 total by…

New State Conservationist in South Dakota

The South Dakota NRCS has appointed Oregon native, Tony Sunseri as the new State Conservationist. Sunseri has been an Assistant…

Minnesota Grant supports Value Added Ag

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for its Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Value-Added Grant…

Biofuels Groups Submit Comments to EPA on RVOs and SREs

Biofuels groups have submitted comments on EPA’s proposed Renewable Volume Obligations and the recommended denial of Small Refinery Exemptions.   Iowa…

USDA Announces Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Initiative

Monday Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new $1 billion investment in partnerships that support climate-smart farming, ranching and forestry…

Oedekoven named as NPB Chief Vet

The National Pork Board (NPB) has announced that Dr. Dustin Oedekoven will be stepping into the position of Chief Veterinarian.…