Blue Cross Blue Shield Exits Nebraska Insurance Exchange

A major announcement from the biggest health insurance carrier in Nebraska.

Good Bids Help Lewis & Clark Regional Water Project

The Lewis & Clark Regional Water Project has been able to make progress on several construction projects this summer.

Nebraska Gets E15

Today, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts along with USDA Acting Deputy Secretary Michael Scuse and ethanol leaders are announcing the availability…

China Lifts Ban on U.S. Beef, Specifications and Timeline for Export Uncertain

China’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced the country’s 13-year-old ban on imports of U.S. beef has been lifted. Joe Scheule…

Iowa Group Calling for Moritorium on CAFOs to Help Water Quality

The Iowa Alliance for Responsible Agriculture, a consortium of 20 groups is calling on the state’s lawmakers to approve a…

Iowa Pork Producers Association Reacts to Call for CAFO Ban

The Iowa Pork Producers Association is reacting to the call for a moratorium on all large scale livestock operations in…

Winter Wheat Planting Underway in South Dakota, Acres Down

Winter wheat planting is well underway in South Dakota and acres will be down from last year. Reid Christopherson, Executive…

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard to Take Another Look at Workforce Development

The South Dakota Labor Department and other agencies have made workforce development a priority, and have been working with businesses and education groups to train and keep more workers.

SD Railroad Board Approves Operator for Napa – Platte Line

The South Dakota Railroad Board took steps this week that should extend rail service further west on the Napa – Platte line.

More Flooding in Central Iowa

Officials in Ames Iowa have been busy through the night after nearly five inches of rain inundated streets and homes.