ASA Files Comments To ITC On Phosphate Countervailing Duties

The American Soybean Association has filed joint comments to the U.S. International Trade Commission regarding a petition by the Mosaic…

NRCS Requires New Form For CSP And EQIP Eligibility

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is now requiring a new form for producers or landowners enrolling in either the Conservation…

Energy and Climate Policy Changes in Biden Administration Have Impact on Agriculture

Changes in the Biden Administration’s energy and climate policy have major implications for agriculture and South Dakota Senator John Thune…

First Native American FSA Administrator From South Dakota

The first Native American to be named national Farm Service Agency Administrator hails from South Dakota. Rancher Zach Ducheneaux runs…

USCA Wants Enforcement Of President’s Buy American Made Mandate Order

The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association sent a letter recently to the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council regarding the enforcement of President Joe…

South Dakota Dairy Group Studying Administration’s Immigration Plan

One of the continuing challenges for America’s dairy farmers is finding a workable solution to the shortage of ag labor…

Cattle President Says New Dealer Statutory Trust Good For Livestock Industry

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service this week announced a new Dealer Statutory Trust to protect livestock sellers. That’s an amendment…

AGP Supports Iowa Biofuels Initiative

AG Processing Incorporated (A-G-P) is supporting the Iowa Biofuels Standard, a state legislative initiative that’s being considered by Iowa Lawmakers.…

LSP Backed Soil Health Bill Heard In Minnesota Legislative Committees

Companion measures, House File 701 and Senate File 1113 are being heard in Minnesota Legislative Committees this week. The measures…

OCM Supports Antitrust Bill

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has introduced the Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act. The measure calls for increasing the…