Chairman Thompson’s Statement on Declining Farm Income
WASHINGTON, DC — Following the release of the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) farm income and balance sheet estimates, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement: “USDA’s September update to the farm financial outlook continues to present
DANR Accepting Applications for Water Quality Projects
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is accepting applications for projects eligible for federal Clean Water Act, Section 319 nonpoint source pollution control grants. The application deadline is October 1,
95th Annual North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Convention & Trade Show to be Held in Bismarck
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) members will be celebrating the organization’s achievements, selecting new leaders and “Building for the Future” during the NDSA’s 95th Annual Convention & Trade Show Sept. 18-20 at the Bismarck Hotel & Conference
Central States Fair Helping With Displaced Livestock
(Rapid City, SD) — The Central States Fair is taking in livestock affected by the First Thunder Fire. The blaze, burning near Hisega, has left many farmers and ranchers scrambling. It’s threatening land on the west side
Ranchers Urged To Vaccinate Livestock From Anthrax
(Bismarck, ND) — The threat of anthrax in livestock is prompting the state veterinarian to advise producers to vaccinate their animals against the disease. Anthrax is caused by a bacteria which can lie dormant in the ground
SNAP Benefits Increase Second Straight Year in South Dakota
(Pierre, SD) — A new report is showing an increase in state food assistance benefits for the second-straight year. According to state records, South Dakota has paid out just over 15-million-dollars in benefits through July from the
USDA Net Farm Income Report Underscores Need for New Farm Bill
The latest Net Farm Income Report shows a 23 percent drop in net farm income compared to 2022. Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, says farms losing a quarter of their income isn’t economically
Momentum Continues for U.S. Beef Exports; Record Value to Mexico Fuels Strong Month for Pork
Exports of U.S. beef continued to build momentum in July, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Pork exports were also well above year-ago levels in July, led by
Farm Economy Continues to Falter as Ag Senator Sees One Silver Lining
The farm economy continues to falter according to ag economists, but at least one ag senator sees a silver lining. Iowa’s Chuck Grassley is one of just two farmers in the US Senate and agrees with many
USDA Announces $7 Billion in Rural Clean Energy Initiatives
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced more than $7.3 billion in financing for rural electric cooperatives to build clean energy for rural communities through the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program. Speaking in Wisconsin, Vilsack said the 16