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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the resumption of cattle and bison imports from Mexico. Imports are scheduled to resume within the next several days. To protect […]
PIERRE, S.D. – State Senators are advancing a bill that adds deceptive access and surveillance to a list of prohibited activities against state permitted animal feedlots. It also codifies a […]
CHICAGO, IL – Cargill has agreed to pay $32.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit that accuses the meatpacking giant of conspiring with other companies to artificially raise the […]
PIERRE, S.D. – The state veterinarian has confirmed that bovine tuberculosis (TB) has been found in a cow herd in Kingsbury County, South Dakota. Dr. Beth Thompson reported that the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the Trump administration moving forward on its promise of mass deportations, members of the livestock and agriculture industries have rising concerns about the disruption and financial […]
SAN ANTONIO, TX – Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 106th Convention adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2025. Key topics ranged from labor […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association continues to secure resolutions on a production issue they say is over-reach by the federal government. USDA now requires the use […]
Newly minted governor makes first public remarks to media since Noem’s November nomination PIERRE — South Dakota’s 34th governor says he is ready to serve in the role he ascended to […]
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, in partnership with the South Dakota Industrial Hemp Association, is set to host an enlightening session titled “The Future of Hemp.” […]
The rule affects more than 32 million businesses nationally, including an estimated 230,000 ranch and farm operations WASHINGTON, D.C. – A U.S. Supreme Court ruling will not immediately force millions […]
FARGO, N.D. – Planning for the future can be a very frustrating process particularly in times of market volatility. Planning typically pays high dividends. For most farm and ranch managers, […]
Direct farm aid climbed during Trump’s first term, from $11.5 billion in 2017 to more than $32 billion in 2020 — more than the federal government spends each year building […]
Philippines orders temporary ban on imports of domestic and wild fowl as bird flu continues to kill millions of birds in South Dakota and across the country PIERRE, S.D. – […]
PIERRE, S.D. — A lot can change in a year. That was evident Friday, in the same state Capitol committee room where the 2023 Legislature first approved a bill that gave carbon […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In light of the Department of Labor’s agreement with JBS USA Food Co. to address child labor, the United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) reiterated their commitment to […]
DENVER, CO – A South Dakota rancher will serve a leadership role on a committee that is responsible for developing policy from the Farm Bill to food safety. The National Cattlemen’s […]
HELENA, MT – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the appointment of Jillien Streit as Director of the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA). “Jillien Streit comes to this role with a […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As of January 19, 2025, the US-Mexico border remains temporarily closed to live cattle imports due to the detection of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Mexico. A letter […]
REVILLO, S.D. – At 23, Adam Wollschlager works three part-time jobs. The Lake Area Technical College graduate helps out on his family’s diversified crop and cattle farm near Revillo. He […]
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A South Dakota House committee votes unanimously today (Tuesday) to require special labels for lab-grown meat products. House Bill 1022 aims to help consumers distinguish between traditional […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A South Dakotan has been nominated as the USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. Luke Lindberg, the president and CEO of South Dakota Trade, an […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) is pressing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) leadership to immediately suspend enforcement of the USDA’s Electronic Identification (EID) tag mandate. The rule, which went […]
CHICAGO, ILL – John Deere’s practices to restrict farmer and ranchers from the ability to seek repairs for farm equipment including tractors have unfairly driven up equipment repair costs, the […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Passing a South Dakota ranch or farm along to the next generation might become a little easier because of a newly formed collaboration between three different entities. […]
The bill would add a new section to state law that would make it more difficult for the public, the press and local governments from obtaining information about the state’s […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Divided sides of the cattle and beef industry are taking very different views of USDA’s decision this week to withdraw a rule that depending on who you […]
BOZEMAN, MT – The Montana State University rodeo team will be on the national stage next week when the student-athletes participate in the Pass in Review, otherwise known as the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 2025 enrollment periods for key safety-net programs – Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC). Agricultural producers can […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Foreign ownership of agricultural land in the United States increased by 1.58 million acres from 2022 to 2023, driven primarily by the expansion of renewable energy projects […]
A conservation practice beginning during the Dust Bowl is now threatening grasslands PIERRE, S.D – In South Dakota, an ecological challenge dubbed the “Green Glacier” is advancing—a slow-moving invasion of […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the third installment in a series of regulatory reforms under the Packers and Stockyards Act that, in combination with other updates finalized […]
PIERRE, S.D. — Standing before a crowd of hundreds of carbon dioxide pipeline opponents Monday at the South Dakota Capitol, a lawmaker announced her bill to ban the use of […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers, including dairy producers impacted by H5N1, that the deadline to apply for financial assistance through the Emergency Assistance […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Following a 90-day continuance, a jury trial in the case of a West River ranch couple indicted on separate counts for felony criminal charges of theft of […]
LINCOLN, NE – Agricultural advocates in rural America, including Nebraska, are calling on the Trump administration to continue investing in small communities. They propose that new federal investments in agriculture […]
LINCOLN, NE – As drought conditions persist in much of the region, the Nebraska Extension will host a timely WEBINAR focused on dry lot feeding for cow-calf pairs. Scheduled for […]
BUFFALO, WY – For ranchers and other land managers affected by 2024 wildfires in northeast Wyoming, the Johnson County office of the University of Wyoming Extension will offer an educational […]
CHICAGO, IL – CME Group announced plans to launch physically-delivered Hard Red Spring Wheat futures and options in early Q2 2025, pending regulatory approvals. The new product will compete directly […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – South Dakota State University (SDSU) is leading a $1.997 million USDA-funded research project to enhance sustainable bison ranching operations. This initiative, spearheaded by Extension bison specialist […]
PIERRE, S.D. – The 100th South Dakota legislative session is set to commence on January 14 and will span 38 legislative days. During this period, the Center for Rural Affairs […]
HURON, S.D. – The South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) is calling for applications for its annual scholarship program, set to support the educational endeavors of high school seniors and college […]
Land owner’s group accuses Summit Carbon Solutions of intimidation, bullying, and underhanded tactics The company proposing a carbon dioxide pipeline has formally requested that a South Dakota regulator recuse herself from the […]
WASHINGTON, S.D. – Imports of feeder cattle from Mexico are expected to partially resume the week of Jan. 20, according to sources as reported in Drovers. Imports will be slow […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.— The South Dakota Grassland Initiative was created to serve as a hub for Industry leaders to come together to discuss what can be done for grassland conservation […]
BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. – One of the largest livestock auction markets in the region didn’t have a for sale sign in the window. But that didn’t stop Travis Linch from […]
PIERRE, S.D. – While South Dakota voters rejected a bill that denied the use of eminent domain by companies wanting to build a carbon dioxide pipeline in the state, that […]
During the pandemic, telehealth was seen as a vital tool in making sure people maintained connections with their doctors. For rural areas, this option can help close access gaps. Congress […]
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The 33rd annual Lamb Bonanza at South Dakota State University is a unique event blending athletics with agriculture. Scheduled for January 11, 2025, at the First Bank […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Ranchers with cattle on winter pastures have a few management strategies to help them cope with the large snowstorm that impacted much of Western South Dakota along […]
HURON, S.D. – In ranch and farm country, weather gets a lot of attention. And Eric Snodgrass stands out among the climate experts farmers and ranchers follow, explained Miller, S.D., […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – County Commissioners in four South Dakota counties have approved resolutions calling for elected officials to stop the federal mandatory livestock electronic identification program. According to South […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Just days after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reinstated a rule requiring businesses, including farms, to file Beneficial Ownership Information, the same court […]
Grow it here, process it here: South Dakota sees big financial benefit to adding ag processing to ag production MITCHELL, S.D. – Several cranes tower above a busy construction site […]
STURGIS, S.D. – At the 107th South Dakota Farm Bureau Annual Convention, KBHB Radio (also known as the Big 81) was presented with the Friend of Agriculture Award by the […]
PUKWANA, S.D. – Dawn (Gilman) Cable was shorter than the barrels she raced around when she began competing at area playday rodeos. Her daughters, Jimmi and Kari, could say the same […]
“I don’t know if it’s just the lack of processors still out there, but we’re up 30% to 40% over last year in terms of animal drop-offs. PIEDMONT, S.D. – […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill to keep the government open, provide financial aid to farmers and ranchers, and extend the Farm Bill for one […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. continues to benefit from solid economic growth, low unemployment and moderating inflation. From today’s vantage point, the U.S. economy seems likely to continue on that […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Farm and and other commodity groups over the weekend made it clear to members of Congress they should vote against a year-end funding bill this week if […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the controversial mandate for ranchers to switch to electronic identification ear tags on cattle unfolds, one North Dakota Senator is seeing to it that producers have […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Wetlands protect against floods, like those some in eastern South Dakota experienced this June and researchers warned the growing presence of factory farms in the Midwest makes […]
KEARNEY, NE – The Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) held its 107th Annual Meeting and Convention in Kearney, where delegates from all 93 counties set agricultural policies and elected new leaders. […]
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension is set to host a new virtual series under Annie’s Project, aimed at empowering women involved in agriculture. This initiative is designed […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – About 2.6 million acres in South Dakota are federally owned, 76 percent of which are managed by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS). Congress has authorized land agencies […]
HURON, S.D. – At the 109th South Dakota Farmer’s Union (SDFU) Convention held this week, a checklist of issues has been gone through as the organization sets policy for 2025. […]
HURON, S.D. – Winners of the South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) Farming for the Future Scholarship contest were announced during the organization’s 109th State Convention held in Huron, December 11 and […]
CBB authorized grant proposals for programs of beef promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign marketing, and producer communications. DENVER, CO – Since meeting in September to approve budgets, the […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Is the temporary suspension of cattle imports from Mexico having a ripple effect on the U.S. livestock industry? That’s the big question on people’s minds. The Nov. […]
PIERRE, SD. – Bovine tuberculosis (TB) has been confirmed in South Dakota for the first time since 2021. According to State Veterinarian Dr. Beth Thompson with the South Dakota Animal […]
CUSTER, S.D. — There’s a demand for bison which is why prices increased this year in the annual bison auction at Custer State Park, said Matt Snyder, the park’s superintendent. […]
EAGLE BUTTE, S.D. – As the saying goes one person’s loss is another person’s gain. When Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona had 100 more bison than could be maintained, the Cheyenne River […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced his nomination of former White House aide Brooke Rollins to be his agriculture secretary, the last of his picks to lead executive agencies […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The SD Grassland Coalition is holding its annual conference this year in Rapid City. This year’s meeting theme is Managing South Dakota’s Grasslands for Profitability and The Next […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has vowed to “weaponize” regulatory agencies against modern agriculture and undo decades of farm policy. […]
HURON, S.D. – Two South Dakota agriculture organizations are watching potential upcoming tariffs closely. President-elect Donald Trump is vowing tariffs on goods imported into the country. Both groups remember Trump’s […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the detection of parasitic infestation, the importation of cattle originating from or transiting Mexico has been immediately restricted. On November 22, 2024, the Chief Veterinary Officer […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ranchers, farmers and other rural businesses across the country are facing a critical deadline to comply with new federal regulations or risk steep penalties. By January 1, […]
HURON, S.D. – Family farmers and ranchers from across South Dakota will gather in Huron December 11-12 when South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) hosts its 109th State Convention. “Members prioritize State […]
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Railroad Board has approved $12.6 million to support the Davison Regional Rail Authority, enabling essential rail upgrades to service the state’s largest soybean processing […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., has released the text of the Farm Bill she hopes can get through Congress before the end of the year […]
HELENA, MT – This year Montana’s entire cattle industry seems laser-focused on strengthening profitability. At the upcoming Legislative Session, an impressive group of leaders and organizations who support that goal, […]
HARRISON, MT – Family-run businesses that last 100 or more years often leave a legacy, and when an Angus herd lasts that long the breed comes together to celebrate the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Joe Biden is asking Congress to fund $21 billion in aid for ranchers and farmers as part of an overall $98.6 billion disaster package the president […]
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota regulators approved a route permit for the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline, a significant win for what the company says is the world’s largest carbon capture […]
HURON, S.D. – Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) operators have an important training opportunity on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Designed to ensure compliance with the 2017 General Water Pollution Control […]
SONOMA COUNTY, CA – A proposal to phase out large livestock operations in a major California agricultural county failed. California voters in the major agricultural region of Sonoma County overwhelmingly voted down a […]
BOZEMAN, MT – An innovative program was started a few years ago at Montana State University (MSU) in Bozeman, Mont. to help prepare students who are military Veterans for a […]
POLO, S.D. – Two weeks after graduating from Southern State college with a associate of life science and electronic repair degree, Ray Martinmaas was drafted into the Army. It was […]
BILLINGS, MT – Advocates for a fair, sustainable and healthy food system have released a report showing increasing consolidation in Montana’s agriculture sector. Economists say these conditions can lead to […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Native grasslands are the most threatened ecosystem in North America. A South Dakota advocacy group hopes its educational campaign will reach a wider audience after receiving a […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A South Dakota ranch couple who has been indicted on separate counts for felony criminal charges of theft of federal property have been given a court […]
DENVER, CO — Voters in Denver rejected a ballot ordinance that would have stopped slaughterhouse production within city limits. The returns from Denver showed the opposition vote was 64.56% (140,457 […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated multiple counties in Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming as primary natural disaster areas due to severe drought. This […]
One neighbor worries about the chance of fire from the system designed to provide energy when it’s needed. WAVERLY, S.D. – Retiree A.J. Howey has a hard time understanding why […]
PIERRE, S.D. – The 2024 South Dakota Legislature got its hand slapped in Tuesday’s election when voters rejected Referred Law 21. A majority of South Dakota voters have said no […]
BOWMAN, N.D. – Two individuals from a long-time ranch family, Joe and Cindy Painter, were honored at the annual Agriculture Appreciation Banquet held recently in Bowman. Producers and businesses from […]
BOX ELDER, S.D. – Each year South Dakota Farm Bureau brings together farmers, ranchers and industry experts to discuss the top issues facing agriculture. In addition, county delegates gather to […]
WOLF POINT, MT – The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) recently announced their 17th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of […]
BUFFALO, S.D. – Located between the ranching communities of Buffalo and Bison, Slim Buttes Ranch is home to one of the nation’s largest buffalo herds. And the family who raises […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially recognized Mellette County – the county seat is in White River – as a primary natural disaster area. […]
Lois and Leonard Elrod, of Gillette, Wyoming, formerly of Midland, South Dakota. Memorial services for both Leonard and […]
