SDCA Backs Governor’s Funding Plan For State Fair Livestock Complex

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem in her proposed budget is asking for $12 million for a new livestock building on…

USDA Increases Incentive Payments For Continuous CRP

The USDA has increased the incentive payments for participants in the Continuous Conservation Program. Bobbie Kriz Wickham with the Nebraska…

Pork Industry Supports Katherine Tai As New USTR

The U.S. pork and dairy industries are supporting President-elect Joe Biden’s choice of Katherine Tai as the next U.S. Trade…

Yankton Face Mask Mandate Now in Effect

The face mask mandate passed this week at a special meeting of the Yankton City Commission is now in effect.

Dairy Specialist Says DMC And DRP Good Safety Net Options For Producers

The deadline to enroll in the 2021 Dairy Margin Coverage Insurance program is today at county Farm Service Agency offices.…

South Dakota Corn Receives Conservation Award From The NRCS

The South Dakota Corn Grower’s Association and Corn Utilization Council at their annual meeting this week were presented with the…

NMPF Official Says Canada Is Violating Trade Commitments Under USMCA

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer says he’ll initiate official consultations with Canada to examine the administration of its dairy tariff…

NCBA Official Says Tariffs On China A Double Edged Sword

The Americans and Farmers for Free Trade Coalitions are asking President elect Joe Biden to remove the tariffs placed on…

Biofuels Coalition Challenges EPA’s Allowance Of Small Refiner Waivers

The Biofuels Coalition consisting of half a dozen renewable fuels groups have filed a legal brief challenging the EPA’s 2019…

Long Time Vice President Becomes Nebraska Farm Bureau President

Nebraska Farm Bureau Vice President Mark McHargue has ascended to the Presidency of the organization at this week’s annual meeting.…