Traction Ag Launches Industry-First Accounting Integration with FS
Auburn, Ind. — Traction Ag Inc., a leading farm accounting and operations software solutions provider, today announced its new automated billing capabilities with FS. This strategic integration enables seamless synchronization of FS bills directly into Traction Ag’s cloud-based
Common Sense: The missing ingredient in American politics, and what Congress can learn from Rural America
by Christine E. Hamp President, National Grange In a country built on the ideals of unity and collaboration, it is disheartening to witness the growing divisiveness that is paralyzing American politics. Today, more than ever, we need
Thune, Luján Reintroduce Legislation to Improve Livestock Disaster Assistance
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) have reintroduced the Livestock Disaster Assistance Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation that would enhance the effectiveness and timeliness of multiple U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs that
SDSU Plant Diagnostic Clinic Provides Fast Diagnoses of Plant Diseases
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Plant Diagnostic Clinic is the only public diagnostic clinic for plant diseases in South Dakota and receives more than 1,500 samples each year. Located in Berg Agricultural Hall on SDSU’s
ND Author, Podcast Host to Keynote SDSU Extension Energize Conference
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension Community Vitality is pleased to announce North Dakota businesswoman and rural advocate Rebecca Undem as the 2025 Energize conference keynote speaker. Undem is an author, speaker, podcaster, community and
January Beef Exports Above Year-Ago; Pork Trends Modestly Lower
Exports of U.S. beef trended higher than a year ago in January, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Pork exports were slightly below last January’s large totals, despite
Trade Groups Applaud Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act
Clean Fuels Alliance America and other groups representing agriculture and maritime fleets thanked Senate and House champions for introducing the bipartisan Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act. Sens. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) sponsored the
Bacon Sales Up Over Past 12 Months
Bacon has experienced modest growth across the last year fueled mainly by an increase in retail prices. Over the past year, the bacon category has seen solid growth, with units up more than 2% and sales rising
IDFA Statement on Potential U.S. Tariff on Canadian Dairy Products
WASHINGTON — Becky Rasdall Vargas, senior vice president of trade and workforce policy at the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement in response to President Trump’s suggestion that the United States may place a
Clean Fuels Expresses Disappointment in RFS Delays
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America expressed frustration over ongoing delays in the Renewable Fuel Standard program. EPA this evening finalized a rule to delay compliance with the 2024 RFS standards; the compliance deadline would have fallen on