NPPC And Farm Bureau Appealing Decision Upholding Proposition 12

The National Pork Producers Council along with the American Farm Bureau are appealing a district court’s decision that dismissed their…

RFA Says EPA Ignoring Court By Considering 52 New Small Refiner Waivers

The Environmental Protection Agency has posted 52 new small refinery waiver requests from the Renewable Fuel Standard. Renewable Fuels Association…

Senate Ag Committee To Hold Hearing On Climate Change

The Senate Agriculture Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing this week on Wednesday looking at climate change and possible…

Center For Rural Affairs Likes Rural Connectivity Advancement Act Legislation

South Dakota Senator John Thune has introduced broadband legislation entitled, the Rural Connectivity Advancement Program Act of 2020. The measure…

Iowa Pork President Says New State Ag Protection Law Should Hold Up

This year’s Iowa legislature approved a new ag protection law that was watered down from previous attempts that couldn’t survive…

United States Dairy Groups Criticizing Canada For TRQ Allocations

The U.S. Dairy Export Council and National Milk Producers Federation are sharply criticizing Canada’s allocation of its tariff rate quotas…

Senator Says Optimism Growing For Passage Of His Meat Shipment Bill

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says optimism is growing for passage of his New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry…

Nebraska State Senator Says Consumption Tax Solution To High Property Taxes

The Nebraska State Legislature returns to their regular session next month with property tax relief being their key challenge. A…

South Dakota Senator Introduces RFS Pathway Biofuels Legislation

South Dakota Senator John Thune has introduced bipartisan legislation that would help approve certain Renewable Fuel Standard pathway applications like…

Farm Bureau Supports EPA’s Allowance On Use Of Existing Dicamba Products

The American Farm Bureau Federation has filed an Amicus or friend of the court brief in defending the EPA’s decision…