NFU Suggests Changes To SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program

The National Farmers Union is advising those producers applying for help through the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program to…

Iowa Agriculture Department Helping Producers With Disposal Costs

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is working to help the states farmers and ranchers get through the…

Economist Says Pandemic Cost To Nebraska Agriculture Close To $2 Billion Dollars

The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program or CFAP legislation is providing $16 billion to farmers and ranchers across the country. USDA…

Corn Grower’s President Says Biofuels Industry Needs Federal Funding Help

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Chair and Vice Chair of the Governor’s Biofuels Coalition…

Nebraska Governor Announces Livestock Grant Relief Program

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts this week announced that $100 million is available for livestock producers under the Nebraska Coronavirus Relief…

Farm Group President Says Food Supply Protection Act Beneficial For Agriculture

Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Democrat Debbie Stabenow has introduced the Food Supply Protection Act. Nebraska Farmers Union members are in…

NPPC President Says Pork Producers Will Lose $5Billion Unless Senate Acts

The National Pork Producers Council is urging the Senate to take quick action on providing economic relief for pork producers…

Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Urging Passage Of Biofuels Tax Bills

Iowa State lawmakers resume their 2020 session on June 3rd. When lawmakers return, the Iowa Renewables Fuels Association is urging…

CFAP Enrollment Started At Farm Service Agency Offices

Farm Service Agency officials were kept busy Tuesday as the three month enrollment period for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program…

Extension Specialist Says Now’s A Good Time To Control Noxious Weeds

The primary time for managing noxious weeds is approaching in South Dakota. SDSU Extension Weed Science Coordinator Paul Johnson says…