Nebraska Extension Offering Land Link Program

A new Nebraska Extension program is available to help connect new and beginning farmers and ranchers with retiring landowners interested…

Sheep Growers President Says Import Rule Needs To Be Withdrawn

Eight Northern Plains Senators including South Dakota’s John Thune and Mike Rounds want the Biden Administration to withdraw a USDA…

Industrial Hemp Executive Says Checkoff Survey Results Are Positive

The results of a national survey show that nearly eight out of every ten farmers and processors support an industrial…

Atmospheric Scientist Watching Drought Indicators For 2021 Growing Season

With continued drought across the region this winter farmers are concerned about it lingering into the 2021 growing season. Nutrien…

Environmental Coalition In Favor Of Farm Moratorium Bills In Iowa Legislature

Tuesday, two Iowa State lawmakers introduced companion bills in the State House and Senate to place a moratorium on factory…

South Dakota Insurance Group Opposing Health Care Legislation

The Independent Insurance Agents of South Dakota are opposing SB 87, the health care plan proposed by the South Dakota…

Minnesota Farm Group In Favor Of Cuba Trade Legislation

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden of Oregon led a group of Democratic Senators introducing legislation to end the trade…

Nebraska Farm Bureau Backs Broadband Legislation

The Nebraska Farm Bureau is supporting LB 388, the Broadband Bill introduced by State Senator Curt Friesen of Henderson. That…

USDA Kicks Can Down the Road on Corn Ending Stocks

The February World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE) Report is generally benign, but market bulls that were expecting changes…

IRFA Pleased Biofuels Role Seen In Iowa’s Economic Recovery Report

The final report from Iowa’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board has been released. The Governor called for that advisory group to…