April Cattle on Feed Up 1%, Placements Down 12%
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– On Friday, USDA released the April Cattle on Feed report which showed a total cattle inventory of 11.8 million head as of April 1st, 2024. That number came in 1% above the total on April
NCBA Concludes Successful Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON (April 19, 2024) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) concluded another successful Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. The three-day event brings cattle producers from across the country to Washington to meet with federal agencies and
EPA Announces Summertime Waiver for E-15 Gasoline
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — As rumored on social media this week, the Environmental Protection Agency and White House on Friday announced an emergency waiver to allow the sales of summertime E-15 gasoline, ending uncertainty for drivers and the
STATEMENT: US Departments of Energy and Treasury Release New Details on 48C Allocations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Departments of Treasury and Energy today released additional details about the first round of project recipients receiving the Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit (48C). Initial information about the selections was announced in March 2024, but
South Dakota State Fair Shifts Official Start Date to Wednesday
Huron, SD – The South Dakota State Fair is excited to announce a significant expansion for 2024, shifting the official start date from Thursday to Wednesday, adding a day to the fair. The change will accommodate all
Congress Seeks More Action on Trade From the Biden Administration
The Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee held annual hearings this week regarding the president’s trade agenda. Dave Salmonsen, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Government Affairs Director, says its an opportunity for the administration
Signs of HPAI Infection in Cattle
USDA has confirmed an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in dairy cattle in eight states. Dr. Beth Thompson, South Dakota State Veterinarian, talks about a number of the common signs of infection that producers need to
Senators Step Up Attacks on Biden Trade Policy
Finance Committee Senators of both parties stepped up attacks on the White House’s trade policy, or some said, the lack of one—especially in agriculture. Finance Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR) and top panel Republican Mike Crapo (R-ID) launched
CNH Industrial Moving Jobs to Mexico
CNH Industrial plans to lay off over 200 employees at its Racine, Wisconsin facility and shift that work to Mexico. That’s according to a statement from Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin. CNH Industrial, a manufacturer of agricultural equipment,
USDA Announces New Financial Access Tools and Resources
The USDA has a new Livestock Indemnity Program Decision Tool and farm loan resources available to agricultural producers who help other producers access USDA disaster assistance and farm loan programs. The new LIP tool and the farm