NBB CEO Troubled By DOE Recommendation On GAP SREs

The U.S. Department of Energy has indicated it’s recommending the EPA approve 58 small refiner gap waiver petitions presented this…

Nebraska State Senator Says Grand Compromise Provides No Tax Relief

Nebraska State Senators have passed on first reading what’s called the Grand Compromise, a package of so-called property tax relief…

Appeals Court Allows DAPL To Continue During Court Proceedings

The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Court has ruled that the Dakota Access Pipeline…

Minnesota Lawmakers Want USDA To Fix CFAP

Debate continues in Washington on a second COVID aid program and remains divided. Meanwhile, Minnesota lawmakers are asking the USDA…

OCM Asks DOJ To Stop Purchase Of Mountain States Lamb Processing By JBS

The Organization for Competitive Markets is asking the U.S. Justice Department to stop the JBS purchase of the bankrupt Mountain…

ASI Executive Director Says Lamb Processing Plant Bankruptcy Caused By Pandemic

The shuttering of a lamb processing plant in Greeley, Colorado that serves sheep producers in 15 states including South Dakota…

South Dakota Beekeeper Says Bill To Ban Neonicotinoids Appears Positive

A New Mexico Senator and Colorado Representative have introduced bills in the Senate and House that would ban neonicotinoids, organophosphate…

RMA Extends Crop Insurance Premium Payment Deadline To December 1

The Risk Management Agency of USDA has extended the deadline for premium and administrative fee payments on crop insurance. Yankton…

LSP Official Says Telehealth Executive Order Offers Some Help

This week President Donald Trump signed an executive order that his administration says will provide millions of citizens with health…

Farm Fest Virtual 2020 Features Senate Debate

The Farmfest Virtual 2020 online educational forums kicked off yesterday with a Minnesota Senate candidate debate between Incumbent Democrat Senator…