Positive RFS Agreement Struck at White House Meeting

The ethanol industry scored a win at yesterday’s White House meeting on the RFS. Administration officials and key Senators met…

Ernst Optimistic About RFS Agreement at White House and E15 Sales Soon

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst was part of yesterday’s White House meeting on the Renewable Fuels Standard. She says she’s pleased…

Minnesota Farm Bureau Urging Passage of State Transportation Bill

Minnesota Farm Bureau members would like to see passage of a transportation bill before the state legislature adjourns. Farm Bureau…

Minority Leader Visits Iowa Farmers Union President’s Farm

Iowa Farmers Union President Aaron Lehman met with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi this week and hosted her on a…

Spring Wheat Planting Picks up in South Dakota, But Still Behind

Spring wheat planting progress picked up substantially this last week, but seeding is still well behind normal. Nationally 30-percent of…

Lewis & Clark Regional Water Project Gets Major Funding

The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System will get just under fifteen million dollars in federal funding from the current budget.

Iowa Tax Cuts Aimed at Jump Starting the Economy

Iowa legislative republicans are pointing to a major tax cut as the signature accomplishment of the 2018 session.

South Dakota Nursing Homes Face Funding Issues

Nineteen nursing homes in South Dakota run by Skyline Health Care have been placed in receivership after the state health department was notified the company could not pay its bills, and residents could be in danger.

Corps of Engineers to Increase Flows on the Missouri River

The Corps of Engineers will increase flows out of Missouri River dams to handle above average snow pack runoff.

Twins Sweep Cards

Led by a strong pitching performance from Jake Odorizzi and a two-run home by Eduardo Escobar, Minnesota beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 on Tuesday for a season-high fifth straight victory.