Grassley Asks Schumer for Help on Biodiesel Tax Credit

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, is asking for Senator Chuck Schumer’s help in getting the…

Minnesota Grants to Boost Dairy Products in Schools

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is awarding up to $50,000 in Agriculture Growth Research and Innovation grants to eligible institutions…

Banned from the County Government Center?

A discussion at the Yankton County Commission meeting Tuesday night over planning and zoning turned into a loud argument over access to the county government center and public documents

Nursing Home Cost Study Bill Killed in Committee

A bill calling for a feasibility study of long-term care costs and supports was debated in the South Dakota House Health and Human Services Committee Tuesday.

Presumptive Probation Repeal Bill Held up for Fiscal Report

The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony on SB19 Tuesday, which would repeal presumptive probation, part of a larger criminal justice overhaul bill that was passed in 2015.

Sano Suffers Injury

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano will miss at least the first week of full-squad workouts after he cut his foot while celebrating his team winning the Dominican Winter League championship.

EPA Opens Comment Period on WOTUS Rewrite

Late last week the public comment period started on the rewrite of the Waters of the U.S. Rule and will…

Nebraska Farm Income Falls Below $2 Billion

Nebraska Business Forecast Council Economists say once the final figures for 2018 are in, the state’s annual farm income will…

South Dakota Farmers Union Holds Legislative Day

South Dakota Farmers Union members are holding their Legislative Day in Pierre today. President Doug Somkbe says they’re centering on…

Pesticide Registration Improve Act Passes Senate

The U.S. Senate passed legislation reauthorizing the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act on a unanimous vote. The measure’s purpose is to…