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Houston Rounds Out ASA Policy Team
Published May 13, 2020
As of June 1, Virginia Houston will join the American Soybean Association staff as director of government affairs. Houston will focus on trade issues. Previously, Houston has worked for the American Seed Trade Association, National Pork Producers Council and Animal…Herring Named SD Executive Secretary
Published May 13, 2020
The South Dakota FFA Association named Dani Herring as their new executive secretary. Herring currently teaches agricultural education in Wall, South Dakota. She says agricultural education needs to be prioritized in South Dakota schools. "The FFA experience can't be overshadowed,…MN Corn Matters
Published May 13, 2020
A couple priorities for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association in this year's state legislative session include grain bin safety and biofuels. Hear more from MCGA Past President Brian Thalmann in the latest Corn Matters.FSA Prepares for Direct Payment Sign-Up
Published May 13, 2020
The Farm Service Agency is preparing farmers and ranchers for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program direct payment sign-up. To sign-up, farmers will need to be in contact with their county FSA office to schedule an appointment. Due to the COVID-19…MN Beef Update
Published May 13, 2020
The demand for live cattle is starting to pick up again, which continues to impact beef processing capacity. Hear more from Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association President Mike Landuyt in the latest MN Beef Update.USDA Will Reconnect with ND Survey Respondents in May
Published May 13, 2020
In May, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service will be contacting North Dakota survey respondents who previously reported unharvested corn and soybeans. If the new data shows a need for changes, NASS will update January 10 estimates in the June…Spot Market Bill Introduced by Senators
Published May 13, 2020
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and Montana Senator Jon Tester have introduced a spot market bill. This would require each U.S. meat processing facility that harvests over 125,000 head of cattle per year to purchase 50 percent of weekly slaughter volume…Ag Industry Leaders Look at the Food Supply Chain
Published May 13, 2020
After a slow down and closures, meat packing plants are starting to run again. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says the industry turned a corner, but capacity is still low. "We're going to have meat protein for the future," says Perdue.…A Little Bit of Try
Published May 13, 2020
National FFA Western Region Vice President Lyle Logemann was a guest speaker during the first general session of the South Dakota FFA Convention. Logemenn said it’s amazing what can be done with a little motivation. "My cousin and I learned…