Senate to Resume Farm Bill Debate


The Senate has recessed for Memorial Day after three days of debate on the farm bill and action on several amendments.  

NE Unicamerical Provides Tax Relief


This week Nebraska lawmakers advanced tax reform legislation that lessens the burden on farmers and ranchers. 

Terry Pipeline Bill Opposed


Some Nebraska landowners and groups are continuing their opposition to the Keystone XL Pipeline project despite House passage of legislation to speed approval. 

Worthing Delivery Discount Unfair


The owner of Sioux Falls Regional Livestock in Worthing, South Dakota is unhappy with the CME’s announced discount of a dollar per hundred weight on cattle delivered to this site.  

CME Announces LC Contract Changes


The CME has announced proposed changes to the live cattle futures contract and not all are supported by cattle producers.  

Environmental Working Group Wants Changes To Senate Farm Bill


Environmental Working Group members want some reforms to the proposed farm bill in the Senate. 

Minnesota Farmers Union Pleased With State Legislative Session


The Minnesota legislature wrapped up this week and scored a B-plus from one of the state’s largest farm groups. 

America Needs Farmers Send Donation To Tornado Victims


America Needs Farmers is teaming up with the Iowa Farm Bureau to bring much needed food donations to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma City to help tornado victims.
 

Gregory South Dakota Elevator Sold To Interstate Commodities Inc


The financially plagued Gregory South Dakota elevator has been sold to a New York firm which has a regional office in Omaha, Nebraska.

 

South Dakota WRP Sign Up Extended To May 31


The Natural Resources Conservation's Wetland Reserve Program sign up has been extended.

 

Ranking Member Says Committee Close To Finishing Immigration Bill


The Senate Judiciary Committee is close to finishing its work on coming up with an Immigration Reform package. 

Iowa Ag Department Gets Budget Increase For Next Year


Iowa legislators have approved at $ 40 million budget for the State Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources for the next fiscal year. It represents an increase of $ 5 million from 2013. 

Nebraska Cattlemen Looking For A New Executive Director


Nebraska Cattlemen’s Association’s Board of directors are meeting this week to iron out their budget for the coming year as well as formulate policy strategies.

Conservation Groups Holding CRP Information Meetings


 Pheasants Forever, Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Farm Service Agency are hosting a series of meetings to spur interest in getting producers to sign up for the conservation reserve program.

 

Porcine Diarhhea Disease Shows Up In Iowa


Late last week, The National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed a case of PEDV or Porcine Epidemic Diarhhea showing up in Iowa. It is a virus disease associated with outbreaks of diarrhea and vomiting in swine.  

Climatologist Says Drought Effects Vary East And West River


Drought effects contrast between East and West River South Dakota.
 

Cattle Groups Pleased Drug User Act Going Forward


Last week the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved and sent to the full House authorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act.
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Smithfield Going To Ractopamine Free On Half Its Hogs


Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork producer will soon raise half of its hogs on feed that doesn’t contain ractopamine. That’s the feed additive that makes hogs leaner.

 

Renewable Groups File Action Against European Ethanol Duty


Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association have filed a complaint with the General Court in Luxembourg challenging the European Commission’s 9.6 percent anti dumping duty on all ethanol imported from the United States.

 

Farmers Union Leader Likes Target Prices In Committee Farm Bill


This week, the Senate and House Ag committees passed their two different versions of the 2013 farm bill.

 

Senate to Resume Farm Bill Debate


The Senate has recessed for Memorial Day after three days of debate on the farm bill and action on several amendments.  

NE Unicamerical Provides Tax Relief


This week Nebraska lawmakers advanced tax reform legislation that lessens the burden on farmers and ranchers. 

Terry Pipeline Bill Opposed


Some Nebraska landowners and groups are continuing their opposition to the Keystone XL Pipeline project despite House passage of legislation to speed approval. 

Monday - Friday


5:58-5:59 a.m. - Market Recap
6:23-6:24:30 a.m. - Overnight Grains, Opening Calls (:90)
6:51-6:56 a.m. - WNAX Farm News (5 minutes)
7:23-7:24:30 a.m. - Opening Calls
7:52-7:56 a.m. - Opening Calls, Cash Grain Report
8:30-8:35 a.m. - Live Market Analyst Interview
8:55-8:59:30 a.m. - Opening Calls and Ag Weather
9:05- 9:08 a.m. - Opening Cattle and Hog Markets
9:10-9:14 a.m. - WNAX Farm News (4 Minutes)
9:30-9:36 a.m. - Opening Grain Markets, Livestock Markets
9:55-9:59:30 a.m. - Markets and Analysis
10:23-10:28 a.m. - Farm News (5 Minutes)
10:30-10:35 a.m. - Markets and Analysis
10:56-10:59:30 a.m. - Mid-session Markets and Analysis
11:23-11:28 a.m. - WNAX Farm News (5 Minutes)
11:30-11:37 a.m. - Markets and Live Market Analyst Interview
11:55-11:59:30 a.m. - Markets and Analysis
12:21-12:25 p.m. - WNAX Farm News (4 Minutes)
12:29-12:36 p.m. - Markets and Analysis
12:55-12:55:30 p.m. - Markets and Analysis
1:30-1:36 p.m. - Commodity Wrap-up Program and Live Market Analyst Interview
1:40-1:50 p.m. - Farm News (9 Minutes)
1:52-1:54 p.m. - Farm Bulletin Board
1:55-1:59:30 p.m. - Closing Markets – High, Low and Close
2:30-2:31 p.m. - Closing Markets
3:30-3:31 p.m. - Closing Markets
6:30-6:33 p.m. - Closing Markets and Cash Grains