South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association Backing Small Packer Overtime Bill

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson along with several other co-sponsors have put in the Small Packer Overtime and Holiday Fee…

Farm Bureau Backed Bills Moving Through Minnesota Legislature

Several pieces of legislation supported by Minnesota Farm Bureau members are progressing in the state legislature. Farm Bureau Public Policy…

South Dakota Legislature Provides Funding For Dairy Research Barn At SDSU

South Dakota state lawmakers this session approved $7 and a half million dollars for construction and renovation of the Dairy…

NDFU President Says Alleged Inhumane Handling Case At NDSU Unfortunate For Agriculture

The Cass County North Dakota State’s Attorney’s office is looking into a USDA report alleging inhumane treatment of a cow…

NCBA Pleased With Confirmation Of Katherine Tai As USTR

Wednesday, the U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment of Katherin Tai as U.S. Trade Representative. Several ag groups are pleased with…

United States And Canada Establish Trade Protocols For ASF In Feral Swine

The USDA and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have announced protocols to help ensure bilateral trade if African Swine Fever…

Iowa Senator Says Border Security Must Be In Any Immigration Legislation

The House this week is taking up immigration reform legislation. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says for that type of measure…

Iowa Farmers Union Monitoring Rural Health Care Legislation

Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind has introduced the Rural and Underserved Small Hospital Protection Act known as the RUSH Act. The…

Pork President Sees Problems With Safe Line Speeds Legislation

Senate Democrats led by Corey Booker and Rosa DeLauro have reintroduced the Safe Line Speeds During COVID 19 Act. The…

Stock Growers Group Concerned With Deb Haaland Confirmed As Interior Secretary

This week, the U.S. Senate confirmed New Mexico Representative Deb Haaland as Interior Secretary.. That department has a lot to…