Iowa Unemployment Nears Record Low

Iowa’s historically low unemployment rate held at two-point-four percent in November

SD Lawmakers Balancing Demands Against Revenue

South Dakota lawmakers will again have to balance demands against revenue during the 2019 session.

Nebraska State Senators Focused on Property Tax Relief

When Nebraska State Senators gather for the beginning of the 2019 session in Lincoln next month, its pretty well agreed that property tax reform is on top of the agenda.

Incoming SD Secretary of State Steve Barnett Setting Priorities

Current South Dakota State Auditor Steve Barnett will be moving down the hall in the state capital in Pierre to become Secretary of State early next year.

SD Senator Mike Rounds on Federal Government Shutdown

The House and Senate adjourned Friday night without any deal on a spending plan, which led to a partial federal government shutdown.

Minnesota Ag Economics Professor Says Positive Dairy Changes In The Farm Bill

The new farm bill contains some changes for dairy producers and there will be a webinar on Thursday December 27…

Minnesota Land Stewardship Project Members See Pluses And Minuses In Farm Bill

Several farm group leaders are pleased President Trump last week signed the 2018 farm bill into law. Minnesota Land Stewardship…

Wheat Associates Likes Cuba Trade Provision Contained In The Farm Bill

The recently signed Farm Bill contains a provision that repeals part of the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba and lays…

Corn Growers Pleased With USDA’s Final Biotech Labeling Rules

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released their final rule that will require companies to create labels or use technology…

Vikings Keep Hopes Alive

Kirk Cousins’ 44-yard Hail Mary to Kyle Rudolph as time expired in the first half put the Minnesota Vikings ahead and they beat the Detroit Lions 27-9 Sunday, moving a step closer to playing in the postseason.