Canadian Pacific Rail Averts Strike

Canadian Pacific Railway and the union representing its conductors and engineers agreed to shift stalled contract negotiations to binding arbitration…

Iowa’s Agricultural Trespassing Law Declared Unconstitutional

Iowa’s 2019 Agricultural Trespassing law has been found unconstitutional by a Federal Court.  Eldon McAfee, general counsel with the Iowa…

NPPC President Says Focus on Foreign Animal Disease and Anti-Livestock Agenda

The National Pork Producers Council is continuing to focus on foreign animal disease preparedness and the fight against anti-livestock agendas…

Dairy Industry Faces Headwinds from Mislabeling and Unfair Canadian Pricing

The dairy industry continues to face headwinds from mislabeling of dairy products and unfair dairy pricing in Canada.  Dairy groups…

Iowa Farmer Receives National Conservation Award

The American Soybean Association (ASA) presented Wayne and Ruth Fredericks from Osage, Iowa, with the 2022 National Conservation Legacy Award…

Avian Flu Prevention Key with New Cases in Region Continuing

Another case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was confirmed on Friday in a 5.1 million head flock of commercial layer…

Iowa Legislature Moves Ag Budget Items

The Iowa House of Representatives has released its proposed agricultural budget for fiscal year 2023. Iowa Farmers Union Lobbyist, Emilee…

President Biden Appoints USDA Positions in South Dakota

The Biden Administration has appointed Steve Dick as South Dakota’s State Executive Director for the Farm Service Agency.  He has…

Senators Ask President Biden for Solution to High Fertilizer Prices

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has joined 17 other Senators in raising concerns with President Joe Biden regarding record high…

USDA Modifies Spot Market Hog Pandemic Assistance

USDA’s Farm Service Agency has modified the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program (SMHPP) eligibility requirements. The program — announced last…