South Dakota Ag Groups To Monitor Special Legislative Session In October

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has called state lawmakers into a special session for Monday October Fifth. The purpose is…

Nebraska Farm Bureau Cattle Markets Task Force Releases Report

The Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Cattle Markets Task Force released its findings and policy recommendations this week following several meetings and…

Coronavirus & Influenza Crossover Season

The start of fall is also the start of crossover concern season for coronavirus and influenza.

Winters are Getting Warmer

It may be hard to believe, but winters in the northern plains have been getting warmer

House Ag Committee Ranking Member Says Democrats Left CCC Funding Out Of CR

Congress must pass a continuing resolution to keep the government operating before the current budget runs out September 30. House…

NFU Priorities Fixes Needed For Packer Concentration And Pandemic Relief

Farmers Union members across the country held their Fly In last week on a virtual basis because of the pandemic.…

NPPC Holds VIrtual Legislative Conference

A COVID-relief package with assistance for hog farmers and foreign animal disease prevention topped the list of critical issues at…

South Dakota Grasslands Coalition Holding Low Stress Livestock Handling Workshops

The South Dakota Grasslands Coalition is hosting several low stress livestock handling workshops this week across the state. The first…

Cattle Groups Welcome CFAP 2 Assistance But Say More Help Is Needed

Enrollment for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Two payments began Monday at County Farm Service Agency offices and runs through…

Nebraska Corn Executive Pleased With EPA’s Interim Approval Of Atrazine

The Environmental Protection Agency has issued an interim decision allowing re-registration for the usage of Atrazine. The chemical has been…