Growth Energy Pleased Senators Requesting Pandemic Relief For Biofuel Producers

A group of Senators led by Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Deb Fischer of Nebraska have…

ICA Says Changes Needed In Cattle Market Transparency Legislation

The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is opposed to some aspects of Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer’s Cattle Market Transparency legislation. ICA Director…

USDA Kicks Can Down the Road in March WASDE

The U.S. Department of Agriculture chose to kick the can down the road in the March World Agriculture Supply and…

South Dakota FFA Foundation Receives Grant From Farm Credit Services Of America

The South Dakota FFA Foundation has received a $2,500 grant from Farm Credit Services of America. Foundation executive director Gerri…

Wheat Groups Pleased With Temporary Tariff Suspension By U.S. And The E.U.

The National Association of Wheat Growers and U.S. Wheat Associates are pleased the European Union and the United States have…

Iowa Senator Disappointed Amendment Left Out Of COVID Aid Package

The Senate passed a $1.9 trillion COVID Aid package over the weekend but defeated an amendment that would have revived…

Senate Agriculture Committee To Hold Hearing On Climate Change

Thursday the Senate Agriculture Committee will be holding a hearing on climate change. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish is…

USDA Agenda Focuses On Expanding Markets

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says his focus at USDA under the Biden Administration will be expanding market opportunities…

CAFO Environmental Workshop Set For Wednesday In Huron, South Dakota

An environmental training workshop for Confined Animal Feedlot Operators is set for Wednesday in Huron at the Crossroads starting at…

Farmers Union Opposing Ag And DENR Merger, Want Resolution Passed

A resolution of disapproval 901 is on the schedule for the South Dakota Senate today. The measure opposes Governor Kristi…