Agriculture News
State lawmakers and governor approve funding for SDSU swine facility expansion
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has approved a $1.72 million expansion to the Swine Education and Research Facility at South Dakota State University. Bob Thaler, a swine specialist with SDSU
Funding approved for SDSU swine facility expansion
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has approved a $1.72 million expansion to the Swine Education and Research Facility at South Dakota State University. Bob Thaler, a swine specialist with SDSU
Uncertainty mounts as year‑round E15 decision misses another target date
The latest deadline for year-round E-15 has come and gone. Frustrating and disappointing. Those are two words have been used to describe the latest missed deadline that could finalize access to
Soybean leaders eye biofuels as fastest path to market growth
The vice president of the American Soybean Association says the organization is doubling down on its support of the biofuels industry. Dave Walton, an Iowa farmer, says it could
Organic leader says “regenerative” farming has lost its meaning
The climate and conservation director for an organic farming organization says the term regenerative in farming means different things to different people. Thomas Manley with Marbleseed says the term regenerative
Missouri FFA members celebrate National FFA Week at state capitol
Several Missouri FFA members are at the state capitol to celebrate National FFA Week. State FFA Officer Gage Swindler from Caldwell County tells Brownfield “there are members from Ashland, Brunswick,
Missouri FFA promotes ag education on give FFA day
It’s Give FFA Day and a state vice president with the Missouri FFA says it’s a time for people to invest in ag education. Maddy Rash from Dallas County tells
Big week for U.S. pork export sales, mostly to Mexico
U.S. pork export sales were strong during the week ending February 19th. The USDA says pork sales were larger than average, with Mexico picking up more than half of the
Widespread drought raises concerns for 2026 crop season
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows nearly 75 percent of the country is facing drought conditions. Central Illinois Farmer Ken Franklin says the situation is dire. “Our subsoil moisture is
White House accelerates ag export funding ahead of 2027 expansion
The Trump administration plans to expedite funds to boost U.S. ag exports. USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley says the One Big Beautiful Bill Act doubles the money available
