Nebraska Chief Medical Officer Says Too Many People Obese or Overweight

Nebraska Chief Medical Officer Says Too Many People Obese or Overweight

Soy Transportation Coalition Releases “Top 10 Most Wanted List of Infrastructure Priorities”

Upgrading the nation’s infrastructure is on the agenda of both President Trump and Congress. In fact, the President may reference…

Nebraska Cattlemen Association Board Sets Legislative Priorities

The Nebraska Cattlemen Association Board met late last week and set their state legislative priorities for 2018. Vice President of…

National Biodiesel Board Focuses on Tax Incentive, May Have to Settle for Blenders Credit

National Biodiesel Board members are coming off their recent convention and turning their attention to lobbying Congress to restore the…

Cuba Food Exports Increase in 2017 and Signal Lifting of Trade Embargo

The amount of food exports going from the United States to Cuba totaled over $250 million in 2017, an increase…

Wheat Groups in All Three Countries Come Together on NAFTA

Wheat groups from the United States, Canada and Mexico are all urging negotiators to reach a successful conclusion to the…

Not Much Interest in South Dakota Buffer Strip Program

Landowners in South Dakota did not rush into a new program that gives tax breaks to land set aside as buffer strips near rivers and lakes.

SD Legislators Not Looking at Sales Tax Hike

While state tax revenues are tight, there hasn’t been much talk of any increases.

No Changes Expected for South Dakota’s Property Tax Formula

South Dakota legislators probably will not make any changes to the productivity based property tax system.

Iowa Livestock Producers Need to Be Prepared for Potential Disease Outbreaks

After two major livestock diseases hit Iowa’s poultry and hog industries in recent years, state and federal officials are asking farmers to prepare for future outbreaks