Black Sea Export Disruptions Prompt Call for USDA to Open CRP

With Black Sea grain exports shut down and uncertainty about next season’s crop the industry has been looking for supply…

Minnesota Drought Relief Bill Seeks Aid

A Drought Relief Bill has passed the MN House Ways and Means Committee. House File 3420 would offer grants through…

Iowa Legislative Update

The Iowa State Legislature is busy at work with important agricultural legislation making its way through both the house and…

Nebraska NRCS Announces New State Conservationist

Nebraska NRCS is excited to announce Robert Lawson as their new State Conservationist. Lawson has worked with the NRCS for…

WASDE Benign with War in Focus

The March World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) was largely ignored by the trade with the Russia Ukraine war…

Ethanol Groups Urge E15 Action to Lower Fuel Prices While Food Verses Fuel Reignites

With gas prices approaching record levels due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine biofuels groups are urging the Biden administration…

Cattle Market Reform Bill Could See Movement Soon

Cattle market reforms to help independent producers get better prices may be gaining some momentum in Congress. Iowa Senator Chuck…

SD Legislative Update- March 7th

With only 4 days left of the South Dakota Legislative session, discussions are ramping up to move through the final…

SD Senate Passes Livestock ID Bill

On Thursday the South Dakota Senate passed HB 1096 which allows producers the right to choose how to best identify…

SDSU Student Competes in National Discussion Meet

One SDSU student and current Young Farmers and Ranchers member recently competed in the Collegiate Discussion Meet at the National…