Articles tagged under: agriculture
Reducing Risk, Maximizing Revenue
Published February 3, 2020
In a depressed ag economy, farmers and ranchers are working on reducing risk and maximizing revenue. There are risk management options out there, and a standard crop insurance policy is one. Farm Credit Services of Mandan Assistant Vice President Eric…When Will Phase Two Negotiations with China Begin?
Published January 25, 2020
Rumor has it the next round of trade negotiations with China will begin as soon as possible. However, according to Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer, most think the second phase won’t be completed until after the U.S. elections in…Promoting Agriculture Year Round
Published January 25, 2020
There are a variety of resources available to showcase agriculture in your community, classroom and more. "We are working on an online resource that anyone can use from any state, featuring ag games, presentation resources and more," says AFBF Promotion…Surprising Yields Create Market Skepticism
Published January 24, 2020
While there is a bit more optimism in the markets as of late, Clayton Pope Commodities consultant Clayton Pope thinks there is still a lot of skepticism. "It seems like it's always harder and harder to buy a rally each…Farm Bureau Sets 2020 Policy Priorities
Published January 23, 2020
Delegates to the 101st American Farm Bureau Federation convention finalized policy priorities for the year ahead. AFBF Vice President Scott VanderWal, who farms at Volga, South Dakota, says the decisions made by members address important issues facing the American farmer.…SDFB Focused on the 2020 Legislative Session
Published January 22, 2020
The South Dakota legislative session is underway. While South Dakota Farm Bureau members and staff are in Austin for the national convention, Executive Director Krystil Smit says the focus is still back home. The first week of session was full…Perdue is Alert to Weather Challenges in the Northern Plains
Published January 22, 2020
Trade, the Market Facilitation Program and disaster assistance were just a few of the topics Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue addressed at the Farm Bureau convention in Austin, Texas. Perdue was asked if farmers could navigate 2020 without a new Market…Roberts Receives Honors
Published January 21, 2020
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts received the Distinguished Service Award from the American Farm Bureau Federation. The award honors those who have devoted their careers to serving American agriculture. The Kansas senator is not seeking re-election.Local Leaders at the White House
Published January 15, 2020
Approximately 200 people were invited to the White House for the signing of phase one of the U.S.-China trade agreement. Agriculture was well represented at the ceremony and several local leaders from the Dakotas and Minnesota were in attendance. That…