Senators Ask USDA For Release Of CARES Act Aid

Farm state lawmakers are asking USDA to expedite payments to farmers as approved in the CARES Act, plus provide immediate…

RFA President Says Refineries Request For Total RFS Waiver Is Ridiculous

Five oil state Governors are asking the Environmental Protection Agency for a complete waiver for all oil and gas companies…

More Pressure To Get Property Tax Relief Approved Following Withdrawal Of Ballot Drive

The group, TRUE Nebraskans this week dropped their efforts to complete a petition drive to put a property tax relief…

Minnesota Legislature Passes Bill Extending Farm Loan Mediation Time

The Minnesota Land Stewardship Project is pleased the State House and Senate passed legislation this week placing a 60 day…

Iowa Cattlemen’s Association Wants Fixes For Cattle Markets

The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is backing the investigation called for by NCBA into the cash cattle markets. They’re also asking…

Nebraska Farm Bureau Calling For DOJ Full Investigation Into Cattle Markets

The Nebraska Farm Bureau has sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr asking him to have the U.S.…

SDSU Extension Swine Specialist Has Advice On Dealing With Backed Up Hogs

The COVID 19 pandemic has added stress to an already depressed ag economy including pork producers. With that, there’s been…

SDSU Extension Specialist On Advice For Replacing DDGS In Cattle Rations

Cattle producers are being forced to look at alternative feed sources with the lack of DDGs being produced as ethanol…

Corn Executive Says Easing Of Pesticide Applicator License Rules Positive

Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Steve Wellman has issued an order easing restrictions on pesticide applicators whose licenses are up…

Nebraska Farm Bureau Economist Says Ag Income Projection For 2020 Is Disturbing

The University of Missouri’s Food and Agricultural Policy Institute’s latest economic analysis projects net farm income for 2020 to decline…