SD Wind Development Lagging Iowa

Wind power projects continue to spring up in Iowa, while in neighboring South Dakota progress has slowed, at least for the time being.

Process Improvement Training Brings Positive Changes in Nebraska

Several areas of Nebraska state government are becoming more efficient thanks to process improvement training. Department of Administrative Services Director…

Napa Junction Construction Causes Road Worries

A major step in the construction of a grain loading facility at Napa Junction next week is raising concerns with the Yankton County Commission.

Suspect Captured in Deadly Des Moines Police Shootings

Authorities near Des Moines, Iowa say they have captured Scott Michael Greene — the man they believe is responsible for the ambush-style killings of two officers early Wednesday morning.

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Receives Grant

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing received a $100-thousand grant

Farmers May Enroll in Farm Bill Programs for 2017

Farmers may now enroll in farm bill safety net programs for 2017. The enrollment period runs until August of next…

American Soybean Association Refutes NY Times on Biotech Crops

A New York Times article claims genetically modified crops offer no significant yield benefit and lead to increased herbicide use.…

Cash Rental Rates Down Nationally, Nebraska Ranks Sixth in Rates

Nebraska ranks sixth in the nation in average cash rental rates at $196 per acre. Data from USDA’s National Ag…

New Crop Insurance Product Available for 2017

A new crop insurance product is available for 2017. It’s called Production Cost Insurance and it gives farmers an alternative…

Sunflower Harvest Ahead in the Dakotas

The sunflower harvest is progressing at or ahead of the five-year average in the Dakotas. South Dakota is 10-percent ahead…