Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission Elect New Chair

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission elected a new chair for the first time in four years at its meeting (Thursday) in West Des Moines. Jeff Lamberti of Ankeny, handed the gavel over to Rich Arnold of Russell.

Healthcare Professionals Look to Work with Veterinarians

Healthcare professionals are looking to work with veterinarians and the livestock industry in South Dakota to prevent the spread of human-animal, or zoonotic diseases.

Yankton County Commission Approves Property & Wheel Tax Increases

The Yankton County Commission, at a special meeting Friday, voted to increase property taxes forty-five cents per thousand, and to extend the five-dollar wheel tax up to twelve wheels on vehicles.

Farm Bureau Leader Backs House Approval Of Biotech Labeling Bill

Thursday the House passed the Senate version of the biotech labeling legislation and sent it on to the President for…

James River Water Development District Board Meets in Yankton

The James River Water Development District held their monthly meeting in Yankton Thursday.

Farm Leader Sees Several Reasons For Special Legislative Session

North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple has called the legislature into special session to address a two-year budget shortfall of around…

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard says Mike Pence Good for the GOP Ticket

Media reports are saying that Indiana Governor Mike Pence will be the vice presidential pick for GOP nominee to be Donald Trump.

More Global Attention Being Focused On Infrastructure Upgrades

The recent expansion of the Panama Canal illustrates how more countries are investing in infrastructure upgrades to compete in the…

NPPC Opposing Proposed USDA Animal Welfare Organic Rule

The National Pork Producers Council is asking its members to comment against new organic animal welfare standards proposed by the…

Senators Introduce New Biodiesel Tax Incentive Legislation

Fourteen Senators led by Iowa’s Chuck Grassley and Washington’s Maria Cantwell have introduced legislation to extend the biodiesel tax incentive…