New USGC Chair on Japanese Media Team in U.S.

New U.S. Grains Council Chairman Chip Councell says a recent trip to the U.S. by members of the Japanese media…

Yankton School Board Approves Budget, Sets Tax Levies

The Yankton School Board approved their budget for the 2016 – 17 school year at their meeting Monday night.

Yankton School Board Supports Passage of Amendment “R”

South Dakota voters will have a number of ballot issues to decide in November. Among them is Amendment “R”. That…

Dry Conditions Continue to Creep Across SD

The latest drought monitors show more dry conditions creeping across parts of southern and eastern South Dakota.

Iowa Department of Corrections Should Make Deadline for Newton Move

Late last year, the Iowa Department of Corrections announced plans to move the state’s sex offender treatment program from Mount Pleasant to Newton.

Minnesota Health Officials Begin Survey of Zika Mosquitoes

Weather permitting, state health officials will begin surveying a number of areas in southern Minnesota for one of two species of mosquitoes known to carry the Zika virus.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Trying to Change Dying Bee and Butterfly Population

Insects that pollinate crops are vital to Nebraska’s agriculture industry, but many species have been dying in large numbers in recent years.

Iowa Gov. Branstad Pleased with Prestage Decision

Governor Terry Branstad says he’s pleased Prestage Farms chose another Iowa location after the City Council in Mason City

CME Changes Live Cattle Contract, Including Delivery Discount at Worthing

The CME Group has decided to add a seasonal discount of $1.50 per hundredweight on live cattle tendered to the…

Margin Protection Program Pays Out to Dairy Producers

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that dairy producers enrolled in the Margin Protection Program will get $11.2 million in payments…