USCA Vice President Says CFAP Will Provide Some Help For Cattle Producers

Enrollment for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance or CFAP program began this week at Farm Service Agency offices. Included in that…

Iowa Dairy Executive Says Several Programs Available To Assist Dairy Producers

There are several options for dairy producers to assist them in battling the tough ag economy as well as the…

ASA President Shares Administration’s Optimism On Phase One China Trade Deal

Trump administration officials are talking positively about China’s commitments in its Phase One Trade Deal with the United States. U.S.…

STC Executive Says Rural Infrastructure Advancement Bill A Positive Measure

The Rural Infrastructure Advancement Act legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek…

NCBA Says FDA Report On E COLI Finds Problem With Lettuce, Not Cattle

Outbreaks of E coli that sickened almost 200 people in California late last year came from tainted romaine lettuce. Cattle…

Renewable Fuels Official Says Recent Ethanol Shipment To China A Good Export Sign

China which recently waived tariffs on several U.S. products including ethanol is reportedly receiving a shipment of U.S. ethanol. Renewable…

South Dakota REA Official Pleased SBA Clarifying PPP Rules

The Small Business Administration has published in the Federal Register a clarification of the Paycheck Protection Program. South Dakota Rural…

Farm Bureau President Says Senator Thune’s Rail Bill Good For Agriculture

Senator John Thune along with Senator Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire has introduced the Railroad Rehabilitation and Financing Innovation Act.…

Livestock Group Presidents Back Small Packer Overtime COVID 19 Legislation

Representatives Dusty Johnson of South Dakota and Angie Craig of Minnesota have introduced the Small Packer Overtime and Holiday Fee…

South Dakota Corn Donates $100,000 To Feeding South Dakota

South Dakota Corn has donated $100,000 to Feeding South Dakota. State Corn Utilization Council President Robert Walsh of Elk Point…