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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The purpose of the Federal Milk Marketing Order is coming under question during USDA’s hearing. The debate is being watched closely by South Dakota’s dairy industry that led all states in year-over-year milk volume growth, up 18.3%. That could be problematic for a commodity that is seeing a continual decline in consumption. Peter […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The USDA’s recent report released on Friday, August 18, 2023, shared some interesting insights into the cattle market. Unlike the past few months, July saw an 8.3% decline in cattle placements, breaking a two-month trend. This drop places the annual number at 2.3% low the previous year. This change fits more clearly […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A program designed to fund the most difficult high-speed internet projects in the nation, which are the most rural, remote and unserved communities is rolling out another phase of funding in grants and loans to connect thousands of rural residents, ranchers, farmers and business owners in 22 states and the Marshall Islands […]
HURON, S.D.  – The USDA has announced $60 million in additional disaster relief funding due to high demand from grain producers across nine states. Initially, the United States Department of Agriculture allocated $20 million to the Emergency Grain Storage Facility Assistance Program (EGSFP), which provides financial assistance to producers with losses because of destructions caused by eligible […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hoping to beef up its enforcement of anti-competitive practices in the meat and food sectors, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a partnership between USDA and bipartisan attorneys general in 31 states and the District of Columbia to enhance competition and protect consumers in food and agricultural markets, including in […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Lending options for ranchers and farmers are enhanced through USDA’s Farm Service Agency loans that provide access to capital to help ag producers start or expand their ranching or farming operations, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs. Operating, Ownership and Emergency Loans FSA offers farm ownership and operating […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. red meat production declined during June. The USDA says production of 4.552 billion pounds was down 4% on the year, with beef falling 5% and pork 2% lower due to a slower pace of slaughter and lighter average live weights. Beef production was 2.335 billion pounds, with a slaughter of 2.894 […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) service center before the applicable deadline. July 15 is a major deadline for most crops, but acreage reporting deadlines vary by county and by crop. Producers should make an appointment as […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)Â announced $23 million in grant funding is available to support processing capacity expansion, on-farm improvements, and technical assistance services to producers through the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives. The Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives provide valuable technical assistance and subgrants to dairy farmers and businesses across their regions, […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Producers, tribal leaders and organizations under the U.S. Department of Agriculture met in Pierre, South Dakota the first week of June for the USDA and Intertribal Agriculture Council ’s Great Plains Regional Ag Summit. Dustin Schmidt is a farmer and rancher from White River, South Dakota. This week, he talked to fellow […]
