Iowa Farm Bureau Welcomes Tom Vilsack Back As Ag Secretary

President Elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate former U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack as U.S.Ag Secretary. So far he…

Incoming Corn President Wants To Build Demand And Market Access For Corn

South Dakota Corn Grower’s Association members at this week’s annual meeting elected Scott Stahl, a Bridgewater area farmer to serve…

Vilsack to be U.S. Ag Secretary…Again

A familiar face will be heading the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Last night President elect Joe Biden announced he was…

South Dakota Ag In The Classroom Program Is Thriving

The new South Dakota Ag in the Classroom program is thriving, especially during the pandemic. It was developed by Ground…

Growth Energy Report Shows Moving To E 15 Would Benefit The Climate

Growth Energy released a new report this week that looks at the potential climate benefits of a nationwide transition from…

Comprehensive Review Shows Positive Economic Impacts Of Iowa’s Dairy Industry

The new Comprehensive Review of Iowa’s dairy industry shows how important that industry is to the state’s and regional economies.…

South Dakota Legislative Committee Approves Industrial Hemp Rules

The South Dakota Legislature’s Rules Review Committee met with the State Departments of Agriculture and Public Safety and approved the…

Pork Executive Says Interim Final Rule On Livestock Haulers Is Positive

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s interim final rule on Hours of Service for livestock haulers becomes effective Wednesday December…

Dairy Economist Recommends Producers Enroll In 2021 DMC Insurance Program

The deadline to enroll in USDA’s Dairy Margin Coverage Insurance program is this Friday (December 11). University of Minnesota Dairy…

USDA Undersecretary Says Better Farmer Response Seen On CFAP 2

The CFAP 2 program is winding down on December 11 but participation by farmers has exceeded the CFAP 1. As…