USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in South Dakota Impacted by Heavy Rain and Flooding
HURON, S.D., June 27, 2024 – Agricultural operations in South Dakota have been significantly impacted by recent heavy rain and flooding. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock
American Simmental Association Announces Fall Focus 2024 in Amarillo, Texas
BOZEMAN, Mont. — The American Simmental Association (ASA) invites cattle producers to the Texas Panhandle for Fall Focus 2024, Aug. 23-27 in Amarillo, Texas. This annual event brings together seedstock breeders, commercial producers and industry experts for three
United States Hog Inventory up 1%
WASHINGTON, June 27, 2024 – As of June 1, there were 74.5 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up 1% from June 2023 and up slightly from March 1, 2024, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report
GROWMARK Becomes New Owner of Grain Facility on Calumet River in Chicago
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AgPR) June 27, 2024 – In a deal that closed Thursday, June 27, with COFCO International, GROWMARK became the sole owner of one of the most influential grain warehouses in the state of Illinois due to its connection
NSM Elects FY25 Officers
MANKATO – It’s a new era of growth for Northern Soy Marketing (NSM). During its June board meeting in Bloomington, Minn., the NSM board elected its officers for Fiscal Year 25, which begins July 1. Minnesota farmer Glen Groth (pronounced Growth)
DANR Announces More Than $105 Million of Additional ARPA Grants for Statewide Environmental Projects
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $105,010,958 in additional American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants for drinking water and
DANR Announces $5 Million for Statewide Riparian Buffer Initiative
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved an additional $5,000,000 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant for its statewide Riparian
DANR Announces Nearly $65 Million for Statewide Environmental Projects
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $64,768,104 in grants and loans for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste
Farm Bill Talks Appear Stalemated
After months of fruitless efforts, farm bill talks appear to have reached a stalemate. Neither side is budging in the Senate, and no floor action is scheduled in the spending bill-consumed House despite a committee-passed farm bill
Gavins Point Releases Continue to Decline on the Missouri River
Inflows into the Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River near Omaha, Nebraska, have dropped to nearly 10,000 cubic feet per second. Current releases from Gavins Point are 20,000 CFS and are lowering to 16,000 CFS on