CFRA Policy Director Pleased PPP Extended To August 8

The Senate has extended the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program to August 8th. That’s been an important source of…

Iowa’s Senators Say They’ll Block EPA Nomination Until Gap Waivers Dealt With

Iowa’s Senators are both intending to block President Trump’s nominee to be EPA’s Deputy Administrator until the agency reveals what…

SDSU Extension Specialist Says Despite OIG Report, Meat Is Safe

A new report out from the Office of Inspector General says that the USDA DID not comply with data quality…

Cattlemen’s Foundation Raises Record Amount For Feeding South Dakota

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic the seventh annual Prime Time Gala event of the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation was…

USMCA Now In Effect Beneficial For U.S. Cattle Producers

The United States Mexico Canada Trade agreement is now in full effect. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Director of International Trade…

House Climate Committee’s Report Shows Ethanol Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The U.S. House Climate Committee has released their report providing recommendations for future legislation in Congress to tackle climate change.…

USDA’s Acreage Figures Hold Bullish Surprise, Stocks Mixed Bag

USDA’s June Quarterly Stocks and Grain, Soybean Planted Acreage report held some big bullish surprises for the market on acreage…

Cattle Group Official Says It’s Imperative Property Tax Relief Bill Is Passed

When Nebraska state lawmakers reconvene in Lincoln July 20, an amended property tax relief measure will be on their agenda.…

Extension Vet Has Advice For Guarding Against Heat Stress In Livestock

Northern Plains livestock producers will be up against high heat and humidity this week and the challenge for keeping cattle…

ASA Working With The EPA To Keep Important Tools In Place For Growers

The Ninth Circuit Court has ruled against BASF and left in place the vacation orders for three dicamba products, Engenia,…