House Ag Committee Offers Farm Labor Solution
The House Agriculture Committee laid out a roadmap to relieve labor shortages that have seriously impacted America’s farmers and ranchers. The Agriculture Labor Working Group released its final report on how to improve the H-2A guest worker
Senate Passes Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Minibus; Senator Cramer Comments
WASHINGTON – On Friday, the United States Senate passed H.R. 4366, a package of six Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills, by a vote of 75 to 22. The legislation, which previously passed the House of Representatives with broad support and a vote
Missouri River Runoff Forecast Below Average
A warm February led to increased snowmelt and runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City Iowa. February runoff was 1.8 million acre-feet, 161 percent of average with above-average runoff in every reach except Sioux City,
Rapid Start for 2024 Pork Exports; Beef Export Value Above Year-Ago
U.S. pork exports raced to a great start in 2024, according to January data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While January beef exports were slightly below last year’s volume, export
Dairy Margin Coverage Sign-Up Period Continues
Sign-up is continuing for the Dairy Margin Coverage risk management program. John Berge is the acting deputy administrator of farm programs for the Farm Service Agency. He says the program is already paying out this year. Berge
NPPC Elects News Officers
The National Pork Producers Council announced the induction of new officers and newly elected members to its board of directors. “We’re thrilled to welcome these accomplished individuals to NPPC’s board of directors,” says NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys.
Iowa Women Win Big Ten
(Minneapolis, MN) — The number-three Iowa women’s basketball team are Big Ten Champions for the third year in a row following a 94-89 overtime win against Nebraska. Iowa trailed by 11 at halftime before storming back to
Timberwolves Collapse In Fourth Quarter; NBA Fines Gobert $100K For Money Gesture Towards Official
(Los Angeles, LA) — The Minnesota Timberwolves had an abysmal fourth quarter during a 120-109 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto-dot-com Arena. The Wolves led by one entering the fourth, but they were on the
Bold Strategy Pays Off In Wild Win Over Predators
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Wild used a daring strategy to beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 in overtime at the Xcel Energy Center. The Wild pulled their goalie at the end of the extra period to
Report: Steelers Sign Russell Wilson
(Pittsburgh, PA) — The Steelers have found their next quarterback. ESPN reports Russell Wilson plans to sign with Pittsburgh when the new league year begins on Wednesday. The Super Bowl winning quarterback will sign a “team-friendly” deal