South Dakota Directors Attend Federation Orientation
Pierre, SD– Carl Sanders and Emily Peterson, directors on the South Dakota Beef Industry Council board, participated in an orientation event hosted by the Federation of State Beef Councils to learn about their role in the Beef Checkoff.
Farmer Sentiment Rises in Latest Ag Economy Barometer
The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose four points in October to 110. The modest improvement in farmer sentiment resulted from farmers’ improved perspective on current conditions on their farms as well as their expectations for
Four States Join Suit Against Agri Stats
Four states this week joined the Department of Justice’s civil antitrust lawsuit against Agri Stats. The suit alleges that Agri Stats organized and managed anticompetitive information exchanges among broiler chicken, pork and turkey processors. The Attorneys General
Grassley Expects One Year Farm Bill Announcement Soon, But Admits Election Year Bill Will Be Tough
Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) expects an announcement soon that House and Senate Ag leaders will seek a one-year farm bill extension, though Grassley admits even one-year might not be enough. Grassley on a House/Senate Ag leaders’ announcement
Army Corps to Reduce Missouri River to Winter Flows
Gavins Point Dam releases will be reduced in late November as flow support to navigation ends. Releases are currently 32,000 cubic feet per second. John Remus of the Amry Corps of Engineers says, “We will continue to
New Farmer-Leaders Appointed to the United Soybean Board
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 7, 2023) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the appointment of four new farmer-leaders to serve on the United Soybean Board (USB). In addition, 15 farmer-leaders were reappointed. In total, 22 leaders and alternates will