Yankton County Commission Prepares for the Next Round of Hog Barn Applications

The Yankton County Commission has been through a couple of long stormy sessions dealing with applications for large hog production facilities.

Wind Power Still a Viable Rural Development Tool

Voters in Lincoln County this week supported zoning rules that put a half mile between any home and a wind power tower.

Big Inning Propels Twins

Miguel Sano hit a three-run home run, Jose Berrios went strong into the seventh inning and the Minnesota Twins beat New York 6-1 on Wednesday to win their first home series against the Yankees in nine years.

Iowa State Fair Adds “Pork Almighty”

People who attend the Iowa State Fair next month can try over 40 food items that are NEW to this year’s fair.

Researchers Find PCB’s in Iowa Schools

University of Iowa researchers say they’re finding cancer-causing chemicals in some older Iowa schools.

Insurance Sellers Waiting on Direction from Washington

The healthcare bill has stalled in the Senate

Sioux City Non-profits Share Surprise Gift

Charitable organizations in the Sioux City-area received an unexpected gift this week

NRCS Suggests Cover Crops in Drought Areas as Alternative Feed Source

The ongoing drought in South and North Dakota has some livestock producers looking for alternative feed sources and cover crops…

Brazil Ag Minister Asks U.S. to Lift Beef Import Ban

This week Brazil Ag Minister Blairo Maggi met with U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue and asked him to lift the…

U.S. Chilled Beef Exports to Southeast Asia Up for 2017

United States chilled beef exports to southeast Asian customers have been a real success story this year. U.S. Meat Export…