GOP Senators Reintroduce Estate Tax Repeal Legislation

South Dakota Senator John Thune along with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnel have reintroduced the Death Tax Repeal Act of…

Former MEF Chairman Pleased Congress Weighing In On Export Shipping Concerns

Over 100 Congressmen have sent a letter to the Federal Maritime Commission Chairman outlining concerns of certain vessel operating common…

Nebraska Farm Bureau Virtual Fly In Focuses On Taxes, Climate Change And Trade

This week Nebraska Farm Bureau members held a Washington D.C. virtual Fly In and spoke with members of Congress and…

Governor Introduces Iowa Biofuels Initiative

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has introduced legislation to increase biofuels usage. The Iowa Biofuels Initiative would phase in fuels sold…

President Expected To Push For Infrastructure Legislation Soon

With the American Rescue Plan Act now through Congress, President Joe Biden is expected to push forward his plan for…

Growth Energy Pleased Senators Requesting Pandemic Relief For Biofuel Producers

A group of Senators led by Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Deb Fischer of Nebraska have…

ICA Says Changes Needed In Cattle Market Transparency Legislation

The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is opposed to some aspects of Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer’s Cattle Market Transparency legislation. ICA Director…

USDA Kicks Can Down the Road in March WASDE

The U.S. Department of Agriculture chose to kick the can down the road in the March World Agriculture Supply and…

South Dakota FFA Foundation Receives Grant From Farm Credit Services Of America

The South Dakota FFA Foundation has received a $2,500 grant from Farm Credit Services of America. Foundation executive director Gerri…

Wheat Groups Pleased With Temporary Tariff Suspension By U.S. And The E.U.

The National Association of Wheat Growers and U.S. Wheat Associates are pleased the European Union and the United States have…