New Clean Energy Group Formed In Nebraska

A new statewide clean energy group has been formed in Nebraska. The organization is focusing on wind and solar energy…

CFRA Concerned With Loss Of Rural Population In Latest Census

There was a further loss of population in Rural America in the latest census. The census data indicated that population…

Spider Mite Populations Increasing Due To The Drought

One of the insect problems now starting to increase due to the drought in South Dakota is spider mites in…

Iowa State Fair Features 39th Governor’s Charity Steer Show

The Iowa State Fair started last Thursday after a hiatus last year due to COVID. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike…

SDSGA Executive Meets With Administration Officials On Small Meat Packer Funding

South Dakota Stockgrowers Association Executive Director James Halverson last week met with key USDA officials and White House staff to…

R-CALF Asks Senate Ag Committee To Pass Grassley Tester Cattle Market Bill

R-CALF members want the Senate Ag Committee to pass the Grassley Tester legislation that calls for meat packers to purchase…

Farm Group President Meets With Ag Secretary On Drought Concerns

Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish met with U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack in Minnesota last week and also with…

Field Of Dreams Game Provides Great Showcase For Iowa Corn

Last night the Chicago White Sox major league baseball team played the New York Yankees at the Field Of Dreams…

Farm Group Backs Ocean Shipping Reform Act Legislation

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson is co-sponsoring the Ocean Shipping Reform Act legislation that was introduced this week in the…

SDSU Extension Entomologist Says Grasshopper Populations Up Over Last Year

Grasshoppers which are a concern every year in South Dakota are much more prevalent this year due to the drought.…