Bad Weather Timing Hurts Nebraska Corn Crop

While the U-S-D-A is projecting a record corn harvest, an expert with the University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension says that forecast likely will not apply in Nebraska.

Iowa Encourages Disabled Voters

Iowa’s commissioner of elections is touting efforts to help those with disabilities vote. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate spoke at a news conference in Des Moines.

Cedar River Crests in Cedar Rapids

Thousands of hours of effort to fill sandbags and temporary barriers to shore up the flood levee in Cedar Rapids appeared to have resulted in a good outcome for the state’s second largest city.

Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Waits for Next Year Funding

The lame duck session of Congress after the November election will mostly do housekeeping in anticipation of the new administration in January.

SD Legislators Mixed Reaction to Medicaid Expansion Proposal

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard says he will bring a proposal for Medicaid expansion to the 2017 legislature. That after failing to get enough support for a special session this summer.

China Imposes Anti-dumping Duties on U.S. DDGs

Chinese officials have announced anti-dumping duties on U.S. dried distillers grains or DDGs. The 33.8 percent duties are effective immediately…

Deadline Looming Friday, No Agreement on Federal Budget Extension

Congress has yet to agree to continue funding for the federal government beyond this Friday.

Groups Push for TPP Passage….Again

More than 6,000 farmers and three major groups are asking Congress to pass the Trans Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement. The…

Ag Secretary, NPPC Agree $150 Million Not Enough for FMD Vaccine Bank

The U.S. pork industry wants Congress to fully fund a foot and mouth disease vaccine bank in the next farm…

Low Cattle Prices and Imports Top Convention Issues for SD Stockgrowers

The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association just concluded their annual convention and members identified low cattle prices and increasing beef imports…