Farming and ranching in the Upper Midwest isn't much fun right now. It's not particularly satisfying, enjoyable, pleasurable, or rewarding,...

President Donald Trump likes to talk about how much he "loves our farmers" but his most recent budget once again tries to slash key programs...

Winter is coming to a close (despite this week's storms across much of the U.S. suggesting otherwise) and markets are getting into supply-side...

Wheat The wheat market started the week reaching new contract lows with record net short positions in the Kansas City contract but experienced...

It's March, and rather than the snow starting to recede, there seems to be continuous chances of snow in the forecast. But what a difference...

We've had a busy winter meeting season where you've heard a lot of information and now it's time to sort through that information and figure...

This March marks one year ago when I took steps to see a counselor. The pressures of farming, finances and family were becoming too overwhelming...

Earlier this week, I met with President Trump at the White House to work on trade issues, which are very important for farmers and ranchers as...

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, which is the title of the new farm bill that was approved by Congress and President Donald Trump, includes...

With the convergence of Women's History Month, International Women's Day on March 8 and National Ag Day on March 14, I'm at the crossroads of...

We are back in session after crossover break last week. Between the two chambers, 904 bills were introduced this session, and we have 620 bills...

Well, believe it or not, we have already near the end of the 2019 South Dakota Legislative Session. In the last week of February, the senators...