Iowa DPS Hopes to Combat Bicyclist Death Numbers

Nine bicyclists have died in Iowa this year, which is a record

Reputation for Nebraska’s “Silicon Prairie” Growing

Nebraska has a growing reputation as part of the “Silicon Prairie” in which high-tech companies sprout up and grow.

Iowa DOT Updates Rules for Young Drivers

The Iowa Department of Transportation is updating its rules for young drivers to reflect changes in law approved by the Iowa Legislature

EU Approves Biotech Traits Including Xtend Soybeans

The European Union has approved three biotech soybean traits for import and processing. They include Monsanto’s Roundup Ready 2 Xtend…

Drumgoon Dairy Open House Celebrates Expansion

Drumgoon Dairy of Lake Norden, South Dakota hosted an open house on Saturday to celebrate the expansion of their facility…

Cage-Free Chicken and Egg Operation Approved in Turner County

The Turner County South Dakota Board of Adjustment has approved a conditional use permit for a 2.5 million head cage-free…

MN Farm Groups Want Special Session to Look at Tax Relief

Negotiations are continuing between Minnesota Legislative leaders and the Governor with hopes of holding a special session next month. Minnesota…

Shareholder Approve DowDuPont Merger, NEFU President Concerned

Shareholders of both Dow Chemical and DuPont Company have voted in favor having the two companies merge into an entity…

Traffic Fatalities Adding up in SD

There have been ten traffic fatalities in South Dakota in the past ten days, with a number of those not wearing seat belts.

2017 SD Financial Forecast Pulled Back a Bit

Members of the Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota Legislature got an update on estimated 2017 revenues at their meeting in Pierre on Friday.