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Yankton County Commission Chairman Looking for Progress

The new Chairman of the Yankton County Commission says he wants to see people in the county moving forward together.

Learning Curve for SD Legislators

As the 2017 South Dakota legislature gets underway, many agencies and groups are watching carefully.

Poultry Officials Working For Far East Asian Market Openings For Turkeys

U.S.A. Poultry and Egg Export Council officials are working in southeast Asia to open markets for U.S. poultry and eggs.…

ICCI To Continue Court Action Against The USDA

The USDA filed a motion in court this week to dismiss the lawsuit HSUS and ICCI filed against the agency…

NAWG To Ask New Administration For Cuban Market Access

One of the challenges faced by agricultural groups with the new Trump Administration is normalizing trade with Cuba. National Association…

Nebraska FSA Rolls Out Migratory SAFE CRP

The USDA Farm Service Agency in Nebraska has announced a new Conservation Reserve Program. The Migratory SAFE program or State…

Iowa Senator To Push For REINS Act Passage In The Senate

Last week, the House passed the REINS Act, Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act. The measure requires…

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard Delivers State of the State Speech

The 2017 South Dakota legislative session started Tuesday with all 105 legislators being sworn in, and then Governor Dennis Daugaard delivering his State of the State address.

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Delivers Final Condition of the State Address

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad delivered his “final” Condition of the State message to legislators on the first day of the 2017 sesson.

Nebraska Unicameral Not Tilting to the Right

Newly elected Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature, Jim Scheer of Norfolk rejects suggestions that conservatives marshalled forces to mount a takeover of the Unicameral.

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