Pork President Encouraged Philippines Considering Lowering Pork Tariffs

The Philippines’ government plans to hold a hearing to consider a proposal to reduce its pork tariffs for in-quota and…

IPPA President Sets Goals

Southwest Iowa producer Dennis Liljedahl is the new President for the Iowa Pork Producers Association. He says two key issues…

Waterways Council Wants Funding For 15 Inland Projects

The Waterways Council which is part of the Rebuild Rural Coalition sent a letter to the Biden administration asking that…

PLC Says President’s Conservation Executive Order Uncertain

President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that directs the Interior Department to outline steps to achieve the administration’s…

Nebraska Cattlemen Association Sets State Legislative Goals

The Board of Directors of the Nebraska Cattlemen Association has prioritized their state legislative goals for 2021. Cattlemen Vice President…

Iowa Soybean Group Sets Policy Priorities On Biodiesel And Taxes

Iowa Soybean Association members were busy this past week working on both state and national policy for their organization. President…

Farm Leader Says Government Aid Programs Need Better Management

Senators John Thune of South Dakota and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin are urging the U.S. Treasury Department and Small Business…

Congressman Says DIRECT Act Could Lead To More Meat Processor Opportunities

The Direct Act introduced last week by South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson if approved will allow state inspected meat to…

Farm Bureau Health Care Bill Clears South Dakota Senate Committee

Legislation to allow the South Dakota Farm Bureau to offer a health care coverage option to its members cleared a…

Court Orders EPA To Comply With DC Circuit Court Ruling On The RFS

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Court this week directed the Environmental Protection Agency to…