State Farmers Union Sets Priorities for 2021 Minnesota Legislature

The 2021 Minnesota Legislature begins their session today. State Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says one thing they want state…

Retiring South Dakota State Conservationist Reflects On 40 Year Career

The leader of the South Dakota State office of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has retired. State Conservationist Jeff Zimprich’s…

Corn Growers Welcome RMA’s Extensions For Crop Insurance

USDA’s Risk Management Agency is extending crop insurance flexibilities for producers during COVID 19. Under the extension, producers will have…

The Yankton County Commission and Meeting Times

At their final meeting of the year this week, the Yankton County Commission talked about changing their meeting times.

Figuring Out a Safe Session

South Dakota legislative leaders are still trying to come up with guidelines to meet safely during the session in Pierre.

United States Wheat Associates Does Trade Discussions Virtually In 2020

With 2020 wrapping up today, it’s been a challenging year for agriculture much of it brought on by the effects…

Appeals Court Rejects Ag Group’s Challenge Of California’s Proposition 12

The U.S. Court of Appeals in the Ninth Circuit has rejected a challenge by the National Meat Institute. Another court…

Past Milk Group President Serving On Minnesota Governor’s Climate Advisory Committee

Past Minnesota Milk Producers Association President Pat Lunemann is serving on Governor Tim Walz’s Climate Advisory Committee. He’s hoping to…

Dietary Guidelines Positive For The Dairy Industry

The USDA And the Department of Health and Human Services have released their Dietary Guidelines for 2020 to 2025. Those…

Farm Balance Sheets Look Good To End 2020

Farm balance sheets in the region look better than expected to end 2020 in large part due to ad hoc…