U.S. Losing Market Share in Japan

This week tariffs are set to drop on wheat imported into Japan from Australia, Canada and the European Union. That…

Final Scrapie Rule Published in Federal Register

The final rule to update the National Scrapie Eradication Program Regulations was just published in the Federal Register on March…

Nebraska Counties Face Long Lasting Flood Impacts

While much of Nebraska has seen damages from spring storms and flooding, there may be a long-term impact especially to counties.

South Dakota Legislators Approve Optimistic Budget

The 2020 budget that South Dakota legislators put together was signed by Governor Kristi Noem on the final day of the 2019 session last Friday.

Mid America Economy Continues to Show Slow Growth

Businesses in the Mid America region continue to show signs of growth despite flooding and other growing risks.

Grading the Governor’s First Legislative Session

The South Dakota legislature wrapped up the 2019 session on Friday by sustaining a pair of style and form vetoes issues by Governor Kristi Noem on some appropriation bills.

Corps of Engineers Increasing Gavins Point Dam Releases Again

As Missouri River reservoirs continue to rise due to snow melt run off, the Corps of Engineers is again increasing flows from Gavins Point Dam into the river.

Iowa Senate Endorses Run-Off Elections

The Iowa Senate has unanimously passed a bill that would get rid of the special conventions that pick party nominees if no candidate gets at least 35 percent of the vote on Primary Election Day

Minnesota Legislators Set Aside Money for Rural Mental Health Services

A couple of bills are moving forward at the Minnesota State Capitol that provides additional money and resources for mental health counseling for farmers

Twins Win Series

Nelson Cruz hit his first homer with Minnesota, Michael Pineda was stellar in his first pitching appearance since 2017 and the Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 9-3.