Grasshopper Populations Exploding In Western South Dakota

The drought this year in the Northern Plains has brought an unwelcome visitor especially to Western South Dakota and that’s…

Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Hearing On Cattle Market Competition

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing today examining the lack of competition in the cattle markets. Committee…

NAWG CEO Says Wheat Condition Varies Across The Country

The condition of the Wheat crop across the United States varies as NAWG CEO Chandler Goule is discovering as he’s…

House Agriculture Committee Approves And Sends On Disaster Aid Measure

Tuesday, the House Agriculture Committee advanced the WHIP Plus reauthorization act which provides disaster funding through the wildfire and hurricane…

Producers Need To Scout For Pests During Pollination

With corn now in or near pollination, Iowa farmers are being advised to scout for the usual suspects of pests.…

Farm Bureau Leader Talks Trade And Taxes With Trade Officials And Administration

American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall met recently with Mexican officials and the Biden Administration on trade and tax issues.…

CFRA Data Shows Tax Revenue Potential From Solar Projects

The Center for Rural Affairs has issued a fact sheet that examines tax revenue potential from solar energy projects. CFRA…

Wheat Tour Participant Expecting To See Less Spring Wheat BPA This Week

The Wheat Quality Council’s Annual Spring Wheat Tour gets underway today and runs through Thursday. Taking part is South Dakota…

Extension Specialist Says Its Critical To Keep Hogs Cool During Extreme Heat Spell

This week’s extreme hot weather in the Northern Plains with temperatures and heat indexes in the triple digits will present…

South Dakota Corn Has Leadership Shakeup

South Dakota Corn is experiencing a change in leadership. Long-time executive director Lisa Richardson and legislative and marketing director Teddi…