Nebraska Dairy Official Encouraged By President Elect’s Immigration Plan

President Elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on the first day of his administration. It proposes…

Cattle Group Executive Says Wolf Delisting Should Stand Despite Court Challenge

A coalition of six Environmental and Wildlife Advocacy Groups including HSUS are challenging in court the de-listing of the gray…

South Dakota Corn Holds Virtual Annual Meeting

The South Dakota Corn Growers Association held their annual meeting over the weekend virtually. It featured a water panel discussion…

USDA Announces CFAP 3

USDA announced additional assistance and expanded eligibility for producers and commodities in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Minnesota Pork CEO…

South Dakota Stock Grower’s Association Opposing Mandated RFID Tags

The Office of Management and Budget has received a notice from USDA APHIS on the use of Radio Frequency Identification…

Ag Groups Including ASA Want Trade Strengthened With Cuba

Twenty three agricultural groups including the American Soybean Association want the Biden Administration to strengthen trade ties with Cuba. The…

Farm Bureau Sets Policy On Cattle Markets, Trade And Broadband

Policy passed by American Farm Bureau members at their virtual convention last week included a push for more competitive and…

Pork Industry Wants FDA To Move Quicker On Gene Editing Rules

The National Pork Producers Council submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration regarding gene edited livestock. NPPC noted that…

South Dakota Industrial Hemp Association Monitoring OMB Rule Review

The Office of Management and Budget has completed its review of USDA’s final rule to establish a domestic hemp production…

Farmers Union To Support Bill Calling For Election Of State Agriculture Secretary

One of the South Dakota farm groups opposing the Governor’s plan to merge the State Agriculture Department with DENR is…