Nebraska Corn Growers President Says Agency Right To Reapprove Atrazine

Environmental groups are suing the Environmental Protection Agency over their decision to reapprove atrazine. The groups are claiming atrazine is…

SDSU Extension Specialist Advises Nutrient Dense Feed For Calves Being Weaned

This is the time of year when Cattle producers in the Northern Plains are busy weaning calves if they haven’t…

Iowa Cattlemen’s Association Hosting Cattle Marketing Meetings

The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is hosting a series of cattle marketing meetings this month starting November 10 and running through…

Mental Health Counselors Available For Producers Under Stress

The economic down-turn experienced in the farm economy the last few years has led to a lot of mental stress…

Biofuel Groups Seeking Transparency Through FOIA On SREs

Growth Energy along with the Renewable Fuels Association have filed a motion for partial summary judgement in a freedom of…

Pork President Says It’s Positive China Considering Lifting Ractopamine Ban

USDA Trade Undersecretary Ted McKinney says China has promised to consider lifting its zero tolerance policy on ractopamine residues in…

Pandemic Not Expected To Curtail Holiday Turkey Consumption

Despite the fallout from this year’s COVID 19 pandemic and less people likely traveling for the thanksgiving holiday, it’s not…

Not So Severe Weather Season

As we start to focus on the coming winter, the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has totaled up the severe weather numbers from this past spring and summer.

Farm Bureau President Pleased FCC Sets Aside Funding For 5 G And Precision Ag

The Federal Communications Commission is establishing a $9 Billion fund for 5 G technology to improve mobile wireless in Rural…

Strong Economic Growth Continues in the Mid America Region

The Mid America economy continues to recover from the pandemic shock in the spring