National Family Farm Coalition Endorses LOCAL Foods Act
Washington, DC, April 2, 2025 – The National Family Farm Coalition applauds Senators Peter Welch (D-VT), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Mike Lee (R-UT) for reintroducing the bipartisan Livestock Owned by Communities to Advance Local (LOCAL) Foods Act yesterday, legislation that will permanently
John Deere and Dovetail Workwear Partner to Empower Women in Agriculture with New Apparel Collection
MOLINE, Ill. (April 2, 2025) — Built by, for, and with women, Dovetail Workwear, is teaming up with John Deere to develop a collection of apparel and gear specifically designed to address the needs of women in the agricultural
R-CALF USA to Host 2025 National Convention in Deadwood
DEADWOOD, S.D. – R-CALF USA will host its 2025 National Convention and Trade Show, themed “All In,” from June 17-19, 2025, at The Lodge at Deadwood. The convention will focus on sharing expertise, driving action, and strengthening
New Look to 33rd Annual SDSU Bull Sale
BROOKINGS, S.D. — South Dakota State University’s Seedstock Merchandising class will host its 33rd annual SDSU Bull Sale at 1 p.m. Friday, April 4, at the Cow-Calf Education and Research Facility northwest of campus. This year, 21
ND Farmers Union Offers Discounts for Early Summer Camp Signup
(JAMESTOWN, N.D.) – North Dakota Farmers Union announced it will again offer discounts to any youths who register early for Farmers Union Camp before May 15. The organization’s summer camp program gets underway June 9 with 16
New Bipartisan Bill Introduced in the U.S. House and Senate Proposes Innovative Solutions to the Farmland Access Crisis
Washington, D.C. — On Tuesday, the bipartisan New Producer Economic Security Act was introduced in the U.S. House and Senate by Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Zach Nunn (R-IA-03), Joe Courtney (D-CT-02), Don Davis (D-NC-01), Eric Sorenson (D-IL-17),
Potato Sustainability Alliance Welcomes New Member Companies and Grower Associate
St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin – The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) has welcomed four new members to its organization in the first quarter of 2025. Iowa State University is our first Affiliate Member to join in the University/Government Agency
Young Farmers Invited to Explore Ag Innovation on 2025 Ag Insights Tour
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa—April 1, 2025— Farmers, ages 18 to 40, are invited to register for Iowa Farm Bureau’s 2025 Young Farmer Ag Insights Tour, June 26-27. This two-day journey through southern Iowa and Missouri showcases innovative
Baldwin Pushes Trump Administration to Deliver Dairy Farmers Fair Share of Bipartisan Disaster Relief
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin called on the Trump Administration to provide immediate relief for dairy farmers in Wisconsin. Congressionally approved funding must be released to help farmers deal with extreme weather that
South Dakota Beef Industry Council Director Attends Educational Event
Pierre, SD – Oren Lesmeister, Director from the South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC), joined more than 40 other beef producers and staff from 23 state beef councils (SBCs) to learn about the Beef Checkoff and share ideas