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Iowa Business Leaders Issue List of Immigration Recommendations

Business leaders in Iowa’s largest city are issuing a list of recommendations for how to attract and retain more foreign-born workers.

Iowa Board of Education Discusses Open Enrollment Rules

The Iowa Board of Education is discussing the rules for open enrollment and possible changes to allow a student who may not suffer what’s legally defined as bullying to still enroll at a new school

Utility Companies Call on Customers to Stay Alert

In the face of increasingly sophisticated scam calls, utility companies are calling on their customers to stay alert.

Livestock Development Positive for Yankton County

The Yankton County Commission wants to continue the discussion on possible livestock development.

Minnesota Lt Governor And Ag Commissioner Hoping For Special Session

Minnesota farmers and farm groups are pushing Governor Mark Dayton for a special session to deal with unfinished business including…

National Farmers Union Backs SNAP Rule Revision

A Group of close to 50 Senators including Senate Ag Committee leaders are urging the USDA to revise their proposed…

Farm Bureau Urging Congress To Pass Technical Education Legislation

The American Farm Bureau is urging lawmakers to pass the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st. Century Act.…

EWG Wants Companies To Label Up Front To Comply With Law

The Environmental Working Group is urging companies not to rely on QR or quick response codes in order to comply…

Supporting a Path to Citizenship

A number of Ag groups in South Dakota are asking Congress to settle on an immigration policy that would help attract and retain workers. Large dairies and other ag producers depend on foreign employees.

RFA Wants Investigation Of Biofuels Credit Manipulation

The Renewable Fuels Association want environmental officials and federal regulators to investigate possible manipulation in the market for U.S. biofuel…

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