South Dakota Delegates take Grassroots Policy to NFU Convention
Family farmers and ranchers from across South Dakota are in Scottsdale, Arizona, advocating for policy supporting agriculture and rural communities during the 122nd National Farmers Union (NFU) Convention held March 10-12. “These members care about policy because
House Ag Committee Offers Farm Labor Solution
The House Agriculture Committee laid out a roadmap to relieve labor shortages that have seriously impacted America’s farmers and ranchers. The Agriculture Labor Working Group released its final report on how to improve the H-2A guest worker
NPPC Elects News Officers
The National Pork Producers Council announced the induction of new officers and newly elected members to its board of directors. “We’re thrilled to welcome these accomplished individuals to NPPC’s board of directors,” says NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys.
Missouri River Runoff Forecast Below Average
A warm February led to increased snowmelt and runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City Iowa. February runoff was 1.8 million acre-feet, 161 percent of average with above-average runoff in every reach except Sioux City,
Dairy Margin Coverage Sign-Up Period Continues
Sign-up is continuing for the Dairy Margin Coverage risk management program. John Berge is the acting deputy administrator of farm programs for the Farm Service Agency. He says the program is already paying out this year. Berge
SD Master Pork Producers Association Awards Scholarships to 4 SDSU Students
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Four South Dakota State University students have received $1,000 scholarships from the South Dakota Master Pork Producers Association. Corbin Fuoss, of Armour; Revin Bruck, of Persia, Iowa; Autumn Kramer, of Kindred, North Dakota; and
Teachers Invited to Summer Soybean Institute
LINCOLN, Neb. (March 8, 2024) – The Nebraska Soybean Board is proud to announce its funding support for the upcoming 2024 Summer Soybean Institute (SSI), inviting twenty middle school and high school educators to delve into the fascinating world
Senate Passes Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Minibus; Senator Cramer Comments
WASHINGTON – On Friday, the United States Senate passed H.R. 4366, a package of six Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills, by a vote of 75 to 22. The legislation, which previously passed the House of Representatives with broad support and a vote
Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA President and CEO, on Passage of the FY2024 Appropriations Bill for USDA, FDA, and Related Agencies
WASHINGTON, March 8, 2024—The U.S. Congress this week passed fiscal year 2024 (FY2024) appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. The bill includes several provisions aimed at promoting dairy’s nutritional importance in