BNSF Prepared In Light Of Pipeline Politics

BNSF Railway is prepared to handle additional volume resulting from shutdown of the Keystone XL Pipeline and uncertainty surrounding the…

Nebraska Cattle Group Testifies Against Inheritance Tax Reduction Bill

Former Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Lavon Heidemann representing the Nebraska Cattlemen Association testified against LB 310 heard recently in the Revenue…

South Dakota FFA Celebrating National FFA Week

This week through February 27 is National FFA week. South Dakota FFA President Samantha Olson says it’s been a challenging…

South Dakota Butcher Encouraged By Small Meat Processing Bill Reintroduction

South Dakota Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds along with several co-sponsors have reintroduced the Strengthening Local Processing Act. The…

United States Beef Exports Hold Together Despite COVID

United States beef exports finished 2020 off of record highs, but were considered strong by industry standards when the supply…

South Dakota Winter Wheat Crop Damage Being Assessed

Farmers are concerned about possible winterkill in the winter wheat crop from last week’s subzero temperatures. Ideal, South Dakota producer…

NRCS Announces CSP Deadline

The next deadline for the Conservation Stewardship Program applications is March 26 of this year. South Dakota NRCS CSP Coordinator…

Iowa Soybean President Says Confirmation Of Tom Vilsack As Ag Secretary Positive

Tuesday the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary. Iowa Soybean Association President Jeff Jorgenson says he…

Biofuels Group Backing Minnesota Legislation Mandating E-15

Legislation to mandate E-15 use in the state is making its way through the Minnesota Legislature. Minnesota Biofuels Association Executive…

CBB CEO Speaks At SDBIC Meeting

The head of the national beef checkoff provided an update on beef checkoff programs amid COVID and the role of…