Farm Bureau Economist Says Ag Recovery Will Take Time

Farm bankruptcies were down slightly in 2020 but farmers are not out of the woods yet. Chapter 12 family farm…

Ag Secretary Nominee Wants To Work On COOL Reinstatement And Market Transparency

The Senate Agriculture Committee voted to confirm and send to the full Senate their recommendation for Tom Vilsack returning to…

Soy Transportation Coalition And Engineering Firm Conduct Rural Bridge Study

A significant number of bridges in rural areas are in deficient shape and in need of repair. They are a…

NCBA Official Says The U.S. is Aiming at a Trade Deal With The U.K.

The United Kingdom is looking to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trade Partnership and plans to begin formal negotiations this…

ICON Backing One Brand Bill, Opposing Two Others In The Unicameral

The Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska have come out in opposition to a pair of brand bills, LB 571 and LB…

Pork President Encouraged Philippines Considering Lowering Pork Tariffs

The Philippines’ government plans to hold a hearing to consider a proposal to reduce its pork tariffs for in-quota and…

IPPA President Sets Goals

Southwest Iowa producer Dennis Liljedahl is the new President for the Iowa Pork Producers Association. He says two key issues…

Waterways Council Wants Funding For 15 Inland Projects

The Waterways Council which is part of the Rebuild Rural Coalition sent a letter to the Biden administration asking that…

PLC Says President’s Conservation Executive Order Uncertain

President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that directs the Interior Department to outline steps to achieve the administration’s…

Nebraska Cattlemen Association Sets State Legislative Goals

The Board of Directors of the Nebraska Cattlemen Association has prioritized their state legislative goals for 2021. Cattlemen Vice President…