Rural America 2020 Forms Minnesota Committee To Work On Ag Issues

The newly formed Rural America 2020 has established itself in six states including Minnesota to address issues effecting rural residents…

President Trump Considering Reciprocal Tariffs Against Brazil’s Ethanol

The Renewable Fuels Association is expressing concern at Brazil’s imposing of a hefty tariff on U.S. ethanol imports into their…

Nebraska State Senators Pass Farm Transportation And Broad Band Legislation

Nebraska State lawmakers will wrap up their 2020 session today. So far, there have been several wins for the state’s…

Pork Groups Urge USDA To Make Changes In Livestock Risk Protection Program

The National Pork Producers Council along with 26 state pork organizations including South Dakota are urging USDA’s Federal Crop Insurance…

Iowa Storm Damage Being Assessed

Iowa farmers and government officials are assessing the cost of agricultural-related damage from Tuesday’s derecho storm. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture…

Extension Specialist Says Dicamba Is A Needed Tool For Farmers

Environmental Groups want the Environmental Protection Agency not to renew the approval of over the top use of Dicamba herbicide…

South Dakota Beef Official Meat Of 2020 Sturgis Bike Rally

South Dakota beef is again the official meat for this year’s 80th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The South Dakota Beef…

Farm Groups Ask USDA To Extend Pandemic Relief Deadline

Twenty Eight farm groups are asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to extend the August 28 deadline for producers to…

Milk Executive Encouraging Producers To Comment On Dietary Guidelines

Comments on the U.S. Dietary Guideline Recommendations are due this Thursday. Comments are being taken at the National Milk Producers…

Cattle President Says Changes To Emergency Haying And Grazing Positive

USDA’s Farm Service Agency has made some changes to emergency haying and grazing of acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve…