NPPC Wants Biden Administration To Expand Far East Markets

Pork Industry officials are looking back on this year as a successful one for trade and especially with bilateral deals.…

Grain Drying Costs Down In 2020

Farmers in the western corn belt are spending much less on grain drying costs this fall, especially compared to 2019…

Legislative Committee Slots Handed Out

As the 2021 South Dakota legislature prepares for the January session, committee assignments are being announced.

Choosing Education Over Mandates

The Yankton City Commission this week opted for education over a face mask mandate.
Commissioners pulled a resolution dealing with tighter use of face masks after a one-hour work session discussion.

NCBA Sees Changes To NEPA As Positive

Agricultural groups are hailing changes made to NEPA, the National Environmental Policy Act by the U.S. Forest Service. National Cattlemen’s…

Pork Officials Want U.S. To Solidify Pork Market In Japan

U.S. pork officials want trade negotiators to solidify America’s trading relationship with Japan. U.S. Trade Representatives are working to supply…

Iowa State Dairy Association Holding Virtual Annual Meeting In December

The Iowa State Dairy Association will be holding their annual meeting this year virtually on December 4. Executive Director Mitch…

Americans Expected To Consume 45 Million Turkeys

The Thanksgiving holiday is right upon us and despite less people traveling, consumers are expected to eat 45 million pounds…

Yankton City Commission Opts for Education Over a Face Mask Mandate

After an hour-long work session, Yankton City Commissioners voted six to three to pull a face mask resolution from their meeting agenda. The resolution gave commissioners face mask options from the current standard up to a mandate.

Biofuel Groups File Lawsuit Over Lost RFS Gallons

The American Coalition for Ethanol along with six other biofuel and ag groups have filed a new lawsuit seeking restoration…