Meat Export Federation Chairman Says Several Unknowns Facing Trade In 2021

South Dakota native Pat Binger is the new Chairman of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. He serves as Vice President…

Farm Groups Ask USTR To Push European Union To Remove Tariffs

America’s major agriculture, commodity groups and trade associations have sent a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative asking him to…

NAWG Weighing In With New Ag Policy Leaders

Agriculture representation in Congress on the various committees along with a new Presidential administration bring a change that will effect…

Ag And Environmental Coalition Releases Climate Change Recommendations

An alliance representing both agricultural and environmental interests working together has released a list of 40 some recommendations to guide…

Dairy Executive Encourages Producers To Enroll In 2021 DMC

Dairy producers have until December 11 to enroll in the 2021 Dairy Margin Coverage safety net program. Iowa State Dairy…

Difficult Holiday Season Ahead

A very different and possibly difficult holiday shopping season is ahead for retailers. The ongoing pandemic is expected to sharply cut into traditional black Friday sales.

NGFA Pleased With Senate Approval Of Grain Standards Act Reauthorization

The Senate this week unanimously passed the reauthorization of the U.S. Grains Standards Act and sent it over to the…

NCGA Files Comments With EPA On BT Technology

The National Corn Grower’s Association has submitted formal comments to the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure future access and continued…

Schools Dealing with Changing Close Contact Policies

Like a number of school districts, Avon has modified their close contact policy to help keep more kids in school longer.

CFAP 2 Application Deadline Is December 11

The deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program two is about a month away coming up December 11.…