Minnesota Farm Bureau Comments On Legislature

Minnesota lawmakers are on recess but have more work to do before they adjourn on May 23.  Minnesota Farm Bureau…

Biden Administration Announces E15 Waiver to Allow Summer Use

Biofuels and farm groups are welcoming the Biden Administration’s move to make E15 available across the nation this summer. The…

Iowa FFA Leadership Conference Reports

The Iowa FFA is holding its State Leadership Conference at the campus of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.  The…

Governor Reynolds Signs Proclamation Extending Weight Limits During Planting Season

Governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa signed a proclamation relating to the weight limits and hours of service requirements for the…

Plans Being Made For Sandhills Cattlemen Convention

Plans are under way for the 83rd Sandhills Cattlemen Convention scheduled for May 26th and 27th to be held at…

Planting Considerations

The U-S-D-A issued its first crop progress report yesterday, and as you might imagine, planting has been slow to get…

Protecting Your Cow-calf Herd During Storm

A pending storm with rain and snow is forecast for the region on Tuesday, which may present problems for cow-calf…

Nebraska’s “Right To Repair” Bill Fails To Pass

Farmers are disappointed after the Nebraska state legislature did not vote on LB-543, “The Right to Repair” bill.  State Senator…

Beef Exports Are HIgher While Pork Exports Show Decline

U-S beef exports in February saw an increase at Central and South America, but the real leader has been South…

Planting Delays and Drought Bring Challenges for Region’s Growers

Farmers are facing various challenges as they start the 2022 planting season from planting delays to drought.  Pioneer Field Agronomist…