Health Care Bill Up Before SD House Ag Committee This Week

Senate Bill 87, a measure that would allow the South Dakota Farm Bureau to offer a health care program to…

IPPA Public Policy Director Says Farm Moratorium Bill Will Harm Agriculture

A pair of Iowa State lawmakers are expected to introduce legislation this week calling for establishment of a statewide moratorium…

Senate Finance Leader Says Trade Not The President’s Top Priority

Senate Finance Committee leader Chuck Grassley says trade appears to be at the bottom of the list for immediate priorities…

Minnesota Farm Group Pleased Governor’s Budget Plan Contains Most Of Their Priorities

The Minnesota Governor’s budget proposal contains many of the legislative priorities of the State Farmers Union. Government Relations Director Stu…

Sorghum Producers Association Creates Data Base To Connect Growers And Buyers

The pandemic in 2020 created more demand for sorghum than there was supply. That’s according to Nate (BLOOM) Blum, Executive…

NCBA Guardedly Optimistic About EPA Administrator Nominee

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Wednesday held the confirmation hearing for President Biden’s EPA Administrator nominee Michael…

South Dakota Wheat Crop Deteriorates

While the winter wheat crop is still in dormancy, the dry winter is taking its toll on the condition and…

OCM Asking President To Advocate For Reinstatement Of Country Of Origin Labeling

The Organization for Competitive Markets has written to President Joe Biden following his issuing of the MADE IN AMERICA Executive…

Stock Grower’s Association Executive Encourages Comments On Grazing Policy Review

The Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has announced federal grazing fees on national forests and grasslands will remain at $1.35…

IFU President Pleased Ag Secretary Nominee Confirmation Sent Forward

At his Senate Agriculture Committee confirmation hearing this week, Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack told lawmakers he will ensure USDA…