Texas A & M’s Ag Policy Chief Predicts 2025 Farm Bill
Texas A&M’s Ag and Food Policy chief Joe Outlaw, who advises both parties on the House and Senate Ag Committees, predicts a new farm bill won’t get done until the summer of 2025. Renowned in his field,
Part of Massachusetts Pork Law Ruled Unconstitutional
A U.S. District Judge ruled that a portion of the recent Massachusetts law that bans the sale of pork if a pig is held in a confined space is unconstitutional. However, Boston media reports say the judge
Doing Better in Agricultural Trade
Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip spoke during the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s Winter Policy Conference and talked about ag trade. McKalip says the last couple of years have gone well, but there’s always room
EPA Outlines Potential ESA Pesticide Policies
The Environmental Protection Agency announced implementation approaches for pesticide policies under the Endangered Species Act. Assistant Administrator Michael Freedhoff talked about the steps during a speech at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s winter policy
USDA Contributes $270 Million to Bolster Food Supply Chain
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the USDA has awarded over $270 million to date through cooperative agreements with state departments of agriculture to build resilience across the middle of the food supply chain and strengthen local
McDonald’s Hits 100 Percent Cage-Free Eggs
McDonald’s says it met the goal of sourcing 100 percent cage-free eggs in the U.S. by 2025, two years ahead of its original timeline. The company says it’s continuing to prioritize the health and welfare of the
Driver In Deadly Lincoln County Crash Identified
(Lincoln County, SD) — The driver in a deadly Lincoln County crash last week is being identified. Authorities say 39-year-old Lucas Reimers was the Brandon man who died Wednesday afternoon near Tea. It was just his truck
Great Plains Zoo Hosts Special Valentine’s Event
(Sioux Falls, SD) — The Great Plains Zoo is getting into the season of love. It hosted a ‘Woo at the Zoo’ event on Saturday to educate guests about love in the animal kingdom. It was for
South Dakota $700M Investment On Water Projects
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota is rushing to spend around seven-hundred million dollars on state water and sewer projects. Lawmakers, state agency leaders and water system managers have to work together to invest the money quickly because
Lawmakers Working On CO2 Pipeline Concerns
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota lawmakers are working to bridge the gap between carbon pipeline companies and landowners. A bill is going through the legislature already, and a new one will be introduced today. Republican Senator Casey