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Jacks Rematch With Bison

The South Dakota State University football team will make its first-ever appearance in the Football Championship Subdivision quarterfinals Saturday, when it travels to Fargo for a matchup against fellow Missouri Valley Football Conference co-champion North Dakota State.

SD Board of Regents Approve More Associate Degrees

The South Dakota Board of Regents, meeting this week at USD in Vermillion, has approved another round of two year, associate degrees.

Regulations Killing Nebraska Jobs

The Platte Institute for Economic Research is rolling out a new program next week called “Strong Jobs Nebraska”

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer Asks President to Halt Regulations

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer is among a group of 20 senators who are calling on President Obama to refrain from signing any more regulatory letters during his last six weeks in office.

Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith Hopes the Nation Can Heal

A Nebraska Congressman hopes the nation can heal after a divisive election season.

Cold is Here, Snow to Soon Join In

The cold temperatures are here, now the snow may join in too.

National Milk Producers Federation Working On Fixes For MPP

Leaders of the National Milk Producers Federation are working to find ways to improve the Margin Protection Dairy Insurance program…

AGP Reporting Good Progress On Soybean Processing Plant In Aberdeen

AGP officials are reporting steady progress on their new soybean processing facility in Aberdeen, South Dakota. AGP Vice President for…

Public Lands Council Monitoring WRDA Debate Due To ESA Provision

Public Lands Council leaders are watching closely what happens with the WRDA conference report and if it comes up in…

RFA Lists Concerns With EPA Proposed Flex Fuel Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency held a hearing this week in Chicago on their proposed rule governing ethanol flex fuel provisions.…

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