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SD Senators Pave the Way for Beef Integrity Act
Published October 31, 2019
South Dakota Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds have introduced the U.S. Beef Integrity Act. The bill addresses the “Product of the USA” labeling, making sure the description is only placed on beef born, raised and slaughtered in the U.S.…Hours of Service Legislation Introduced
Published October 31, 2019
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in Congress to provide flexibility and relief from Hours of Services rules for agricultural haulers. The Responsible and Efficient Agriculture Destination Act adds the same 150-air-mile radius to the back end of a hauler’s destination,…Agencies Seek to Reduce Food Waste
Published October 31, 2019
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, along with the Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration, are partnering with the Food Waste Reduction Alliance. The agencies are working to reduce food waste and increase food donations to those in needs…Dealing with Addiction
Published October 31, 2019
Farmers are under extreme stress due to the ongoing harvest struggles. University of Minnesota Professor of Neuroscience Dr. Mark Thomas says people often turn to alcohol or drugs during these times of stress. Thomas is part of a roundtable discussion…Plans Suspended to Implement Electronic ID Tags by 2023
Published October 31, 2019
USDA’s plan to implement electronic identification tags has been suspended by the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service. Originally, electronic tags were to be required as official identification of cattle and bison by 2023 under the Animal Disease Traceability program. The…MMPA Honors Miron Farm
Published October 31, 2019
The Minnesota Milk Producers Association has named Miron Farm of Hugo as its 2019 Producer of the Year. The Miron Farm includes Fran and Mary Ann Miron, their sons Paul and Andrew and their families. Miron Farm was established in…Soybean Harvest in SE North Dakota is Moving Along
Published October 31, 2019
A large percentage of the soybeans are out in southeastern North Dakota. Scott German, who farms at Oakes, North Dakota, says corn is another story. "It's going at a snail's pace. With this cold air, the grain dryers are pretty…Corn Moisture Levels Vary
Published October 31, 2019
With the colder temps, the ground has firmed up and farmers are making progress with harvest. Dekalb Asgrow Area Business Manager Jeremy Frie says the corn moisture levels are all over the board. "You've got a harvestable crop from a…Advice for Cow-Calf Operations
Published October 31, 2019
North Dakota State University Extension is hosting a series of webinars on the current ag challenges. Considerations for cow-calf operations were emphasized Wednesday. Area Livestock Specialist Janna Block said feed supplies are tight, especially with hay still sitting in water.…