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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The recent USDA Foreign Agricultural Service bulletin on Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade provides a current summary of the major beef consuming and importing countries […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new nationwide network for rural communities to better access federal resources across all agencies has been announced by the White House. The Rural Partners Network will […]
BATH, SD – The South Dakota FFA Foundation is proud to establish the Fred and Joan DeRouchey Family Endowment, with a legacy gift from Fred and Joan DeRouchey, Mitchell, SD, […]
BATH, S.D. – The highest degree of FFA membership will be awarded to 280 South Dakota FFA members. They will be recognized for receiving their State FFA Degree at the […]
…Applying fertilizers in the proper amount, at the right time of year and with the right method can significantly reduce how much fertilizer reaches water bodies CHICAGO, IL – KELO.com/Reuters […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. —. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, fertilizer makes up 36% of a farmer’s operating costs for corn and 35% for wheat, on average. In many […]
EAST LANSING, MI – The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry will kick off field hearings on the 2023 Farm Bill, April 29, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Eastern […]
OMAHA, NE – The stronger land prices of late 2021 have continued higher during the first months of 2022. After a calmer period at the start of the year; the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cattle markets and legislation to institute some reforms will be front and center on Capitol Hill at the end of April. The Senate Agriculture Committee will hold […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The four CEOs of Cargill, Tyson Foods, JBS, and National Beef Packing have agreed to testify April 27th before Congress. Reuters says the meatpacker bosses will discuss cattle […]
STURGIS, SD – A wide-ranging spring blizzard covering parts of Montana and South Dakota and most of North Dakota may very well be a drought-breaker. But it’s also bound to […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.  — Following a recent USDA report highlighting an increase in Brazilian beef imports, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) renewed its call for the immediate suspension of fresh beef imports from Brazil. […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. President Joe Biden unveiled plans on Tuesday to extend the availability of higher biofuel blends of gasoline during the summer to curb soaring fuel costs and […]
ST. PAUL, Minn. – There’s a new face joining South Dakota’s ag and animal health community. Dr. Beth Thompson who is currently the executive director of the Minnesota Board of […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Beef packers in the U.S. have long been able to hold ownership interest, finance or participate in the management or operations of independent cattle ranchers. But livestock […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A nonprofit group is urging city leaders in Sioux Falls to place a moratorium on the construction of a $600 million pork processing plant. Citizens […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, live-breeding sheep and goats became eligible for import into the United States from Canada, reports USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Importers must provide […]
RAPID CITY, SD – It’s not every bronc that has a drink named after him…..let alone a master beer. The beer, created by Lost Cabin Beer Company., in Rapid City, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A loophole in the availability of over-the-counter animal antimicrobial drugs is about to close. In 2017, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began implementing the Guidance for […]
ITHICA, NY – Forget sending bull semen out for complicated laboratory tests to learn whether the agricultural animal is highly virile. Soon, a quick and easy method — reminiscent of […]
BELVIDERE, SD – South Dakota’s drought is bad and getting worse. And a new, long-range forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration offers little hope for green pastures ahead. […]
BILLINGS, MT – R-CALF USA has given a decided thumbs-down to the recently modified Cattle Market Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2022. The group identified several substantive concerns including […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that ranchers who have approved applications through the 2021 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for forage losses due to severe […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate has passed the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which aims to level the playing field for American exporters by making it harder for ocean carriers […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the use of Enlist One and Enlist Duo in all South Dakota counties. Earlier this year, EPA issued a 7-year […]
NEW UNDERWOOD, SD – Following the aftermath of a busy legislative session, the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association (SDSGA) hosted a recap and plans for moving forward during a member meeting. […]
TOPEKA, KS – A 3-year-old registered Belgian mare, described by its consignor as a “special” horse with a “spectacular” front end, sold for a record $100,000 last week at the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. -The latest blow to U.S. egg supplies (that have not fully recovered from disruptions brought on by the pandemic) is the worst outbreak of HPAI in years. At […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture published the highly anticipated Origin of Livestock final rule for organic dairy. This change to the USDA organic regulations will promote a […]
SHELBY, MT – Montana is rallying around an ag family affected by tragedy. Last Friday around 7:25 p.m., the Flesch family of Shelby suffered a horrible loss while delivering bulls […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) have released an updated version of their legislation, the Cattle Price Discovery and […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall commented on the U.S. Supreme Court decision to hear the case against California’s Proposition 12 filed by AFBF and […]
USDA – The bigger-than-expected jump in placements in the March Cattle on Feed Report seems to be driven by poor pasture conditions due to drought in the Plains. Texas (up […]
HURON, SD – During National Farmers Union Convention policy sessions, the state’s delegates sit at tables in long rows, their state flags proudly displayed. As Karla Hofhenke, checked in with […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Â The United States and Japan have reached an agreement to increase the beef safeguard trigger level to prevent a higher tariff from being imposed on US beef. During […]
FARGO, ND – North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension and University of Minnesota (UMN) Extension will host a real-world sheep and goat marketing webinar starting at 6:30 p.m. CDT on […]
BROOKINGS, SD – For the first time since 2019, South Dakota State University invites all members of the public to attend the 99th SDSU Little International at the Animal Science […]
PIERRE, SD – Honey production in 2021 from South Dakota producers with five or more colonies totaled 12.3 million pounds, down 18% from 2020, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural […]
MANHATTAN, KS – Just as the mail carrier delivers the letters in all types of weather, so too must beef producers be able to respond to the climate impacts on […]
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — State officials have euthanized 85,000 birds in hopes of containing an avian flu outbreak at two factory farms. South Dakota Public Broadcasting reported Saturday that the […]
WASHINGTON, DC – More than 1,000 farmers, workers in the ethanol industry, and other biofuel supporters sent a clear message to President Biden this week: The solution to record-high gas […]
CHICAGO, IL – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) allowed three pork plants to increase processing line speeds this month as part of a trial program, reviving a policy that […]
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Farm Bureau Federation is seeking entrepreneurs to apply online for the 2023 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Now in its ninth year, this national business […]
PIERRE, SD – A growing niche market in South Dakota gained more support in the latest South Dakota legislative session. Agritourism is an activity carried out on ranches and farms […]
MANDAN, ND – Access to adequate, good quality water will continue to be a challenge for ranchers in North Dakota this spring, according to North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension […]
PIERRE, SD – Each year, the Governor’s Ag Summit brings together policymakers, industry leaders, producers and prospective farmers from South Dakota’s farming and ranching communities to share their experiences and […]
RAPID CITY, SD – For South Dakota ranchers this legislative session turned into something of a mixed bag, according to South Dakota Stockgrowers Association (SDSGA) Executive Director James Halverson. “We […]
MITCHELL, SD – The Davison County Commission has approved a conditional use permit and variance request for the expansion of a concentrated animal feeding operation, or CAFO, south of Mitchell. […]
Grand Island, Neb. —The University of Nebraska-Lincoln announced plans to develop the Small Meat Processing Plant of the Future during a roundtable discussion at the Nebraska Association of Meat Processors […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Federal inspectors have confirmed the presence of bird flu in a commercial mixed species flock in southeastern South Dakota. An APHIS database says the flock in question […]
VIENNA, S.D.–Rescue crews worked for about three hours to free a man trapped in a grain bin in Vienna. Clark County Sheriff Rob McGraw says the initial call came in […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Farmers and ranchers who plant cover crops and have coverage under most crop insurance policies are eligible for a premium benefit from USDA called the Pandemic Cover […]
FARGO, ND – It’s bull sale season and many producers are deciding which bulls are going to sire their next calf crop. Purchasing the right bulls for an individual operation […]
STILLWATER, OK – The war in Ukraine has injected much uncertainty into global markets. Markets do not like uncertainty and much of the market reaction thus far is about uncertainty […]
WASHINGTON, D.C – Groups like the National Farmers Union and other right-to-repair advocates filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission against John Deere over the right to repair its […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wheat prices continue to climb as the Russian invasion of Ukraine is ongoing. A Rabobank analyst says the world’s biggest wheat buyers may need to reconsider whether […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – South Dakota Stockgrowers Association (SDSGA) applaud the South Dakota Legislature’s passage of HB 1096, A Livestock Identification Bill, which allows producers the right to choose how […]
WASHINGTON, DC – All cattle and calves in the United States and Canada combined totaled 103 million head on January 1, 2022, down 2 percent from the 105 million head […]
DENVER, CO – A rancher from Parade, SD and District 28-A Legislator Oren Lesmeister was recognized by National Farmers Union (NFU)Â during the 2022 National Convention held in Denver, with […]
PIERRE, SD – As the march towards mandatory use of electronic identification for cattle continues at the federal level, ranchers in South Dakota have successfully put a bill in place […]
WASHINGTON, DC – This year’s spring crop insurance guarantees are some of the highest on record, keeping pace with soaring input costs to provide a solid financial backstop in a […]
BROOKINGS, SDÂ – South Dakota 4-H had 25 youth participate in nine different events at the Western National Roundup held in Denver, Colorado January 5-9, 2022. The 4-H Livestock Industry […]
SIOUX FALLS, SD – The I-29 Moo University Dairy Beef Short Course is scheduled for March 29 as part of the pre-educational events for the Central Plains Dairy Expo. It […]
DENVER, CO – South Dakota cow/calf and crop farmer, Jeff Kippley was elected to serve family farmers and ranchers from across the nation as National Farmers Union vice president. He […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Continuing dryness in the Central and Western states and the Midwest is impacting nearly $180 billion of U.S. ag production. Data from the American Farm Bureau (AFB) […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the February Cattle on Feed report, cash fed cattle traded steady to mostly $1 higher, despite the volatility created mid-week by the Russian invasion of […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The USDA has announced more funding to help increase processing capacity. Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is making available up to $215 million in grants […]
MANHATTAN, KS – When you don’t feel well, sometimes it is hard to stay properly hydrated and that can lead to serious health challenges. The same is true for young […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Ag Committee leadership has created a bipartisan caucus to support future agricultural leaders. Chair Debbie Stabenow of Michigan and Ranking Member John Boozman of Arkansas say […]
HELENA, MT – An animal from a Gallatin County ranch within Montana’s Designated Surveillance Area (DSA) has been confirmed infected with brucellosis, according to the Montana Department of Livestock (DOL). […]
CHEVY CHASE, MD – The National 4-H Council this week announced it received a $50 million gift from writer and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The gift from Scott, the ex-wife of […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Kurt Groszhans set out from North Dakota for Ukraine in 2017, he was eager to connect with his family’s ancestral homeland and to farm the rich, […]
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service will conduct a survey of nearly 10,000 U.S. consumers regarding their understanding of the “Product of U.S.A.” label on U.S. beef. […]
DENVER, CO – There’s a race for National Farmers Union (NFU) Vice President that a South Dakota producers hopes to win at the group’s national convention this year in Denver. […]
FARGO, ND – In 2021, North Dakota experienced one of the worst droughts on record. This resulted in significant impacts to forage production on range, pasture land and hay land […]
FARGO, ND – North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension and University of Minnesota (UMN) Extension will host an “American Lamb and our Consumer” webinar on Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. […]
WASHINGTON, DC –Â Funding for Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR), which requires meatpackers to report purchases and sales of livestock and livestock products to the USDA, .will continue under a stopgap […]
GETTYSBURG, SD – In 2020, Hunter Eide was elected to serve as the South Dakota State FFA Secretary. Together with his teammates, Eide represented and served more than 4,800 FFA […]
BROOINGS, SD – Raising cattle indoors isn’t uncommon in some commodity production but ranchers or feeders wouldn’t consider such a thing. Or would they? The Sixth International Symposium on Beef […]
HOUSTON, TX – During the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, the executive committee of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) approved the organization’s 2022 policy priorities with […]
WOOSTER, OH – Starting in March 2020, disarray set in motion a chain of events leading to the fed cattle backlog from plant closures slowing the supply chain throughout 2021. […]
MADISON, WI – A recent study from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that corn ethanol is a larger contributor to global warming than straight gasoline. The analysis, published […]
BROOKINGS, SD – After identifying a need to provide more civic education opportunities for South Dakota youth, 4-H leaders and members launched the South Dakota 4-H Legislature to help 4-H […]
FARGO, ND – The word is out. Automation is coming to American production agriculture. And in states like North Dakota, they put their money where their mouth is. A $10 […]
ARLINGTON, VA. — After reporting more cases of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on Monday, USDA’s administrator for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) warned state agricultural […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Land stewards such as ranchers and farmers have just been offered another incentive, geared to enhance what land and resource management practices they already have in place. […]
PIERRE, SD – The suicide rate for those that work in agriculture is 1.5 times higher than those that work in other occupations, says Andrea Bjornestad, SDSU Extension Mental Health […]
ROCKVILLE, MD – Agrichemical giant Bayer is alerting retail partners the company may not be able to fill some glyphosate contracts this spring, due to a supplier’s manufacturing problem. According […]
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Ninth Circuit Court has ruled to remand and vacate the gray wolf Endangered Species Act (ESA) delisting announced in 2020. The ruling by Judge Jeffrey […]
DENVER, CO – Don Schiefelbein, a central Minnesota native, seedstock breeder and cattle feeder became the new National Cattlemen’s Beef Associaiton (NCBA) president during the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention, held […]
LINCOLN, NE – As the price of digital repairs through local farm equipment dealerships skyrockets, Nebraska could be the first state to give farmers the right to repair their own […]
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) South Dakota Rural Development Acting State Director Hally Witte announced fiscal year 2021 investments to support local businesses and strengthen the rural […]
MANHATTAN, KS – Most would agree that watching a new life enter the world is a pretty amazing experience — whether that is a human or an animal. For a […]
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. beef exports greatly exceeded previous volume and value records in 2021, surpassing $10 billion for the first time, according to year-end data released by USDA and […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Conservation practices on ranch, farm and timber lands will soon get a boost in both technical and financial support. USDA announced it will spend $1 billion over […]
HELENA, MT – Recently, the effort regarding the reintroduction of wolves in Colorado has generated national attention and has started a conversation between Montana producers recalling the state’s own reintroduction […]
2022 Hubbard’s Supreme Row Champions Champion Female (Angus): Chestnut Angus Farm, Pipestone, MN Champion Bull (Simmental): Hennessy Show Cattle, Des Lacs, IA Seedstock Show and Sale results from the Black […]
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Meatpacker JBS has agreed to pay $52.5 million to settle ongoing litigation over allegations of beef price fixing. The lawsuit, that was originally filed in June […]
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Tyson Foods Inc is expected to post strong results for its beef business in a quarterly earnings report on Monday, as the Biden administration’s criticism of high […]
RAPID CITY, SD –Â The Shorthorn breed has been a mainstay at the Black Hills Stock Show for 64 years. The show and sale was held Wed., Feb. 2. The […]
Susan (Ostrander) Eagleton passed away peacefully following a courageous battle with cancer on November 18, 2024, in her […]
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