United States And Canada Establish Trade Protocols For ASF In Feral Swine

The USDA and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have announced protocols to help ensure bilateral trade if African Swine Fever…

Iowa Senator Says Border Security Must Be In Any Immigration Legislation

The House this week is taking up immigration reform legislation. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says for that type of measure…

Iowa Farmers Union Monitoring Rural Health Care Legislation

Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind has introduced the Rural and Underserved Small Hospital Protection Act known as the RUSH Act. The…

Pork President Sees Problems With Safe Line Speeds Legislation

Senate Democrats led by Corey Booker and Rosa DeLauro have reintroduced the Safe Line Speeds During COVID 19 Act. The…

Stock Growers Group Concerned With Deb Haaland Confirmed As Interior Secretary

This week, the U.S. Senate confirmed New Mexico Representative Deb Haaland as Interior Secretary.. That department has a lot to…

Meat On The Menu Day Proclaimed In Nebraska

On Monday, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts signed a proclamation declaring March 20 of 2021 as MEAT ON THE MENU Day…

Pork And Soybean Lobbyist Says Ag Benefitted From 2021 SD Legislative Session

South Dakota state legislators will finish off their 2021 session on March 29 when they return for their final day…

ICON Calling For Fixes To Brand Reform Bill

The Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska are asking for some changes to LB 572, the Brand Reform Bill that’s now been…

Iowa Dairy Executive Says Immigration Reform Bill Needs To Be Approved

The U.S. House is expected to take up a pair of bills dealing with immigration reform this week. Iowa State…

Acreage Dictated By Grain Prices And Fertilizer Cost

The acreage battle is on for the 2021 crop season and the higher grain prices and higher input costs may…