Minnesota Senator Still Pushing on Mylan Pharmaceuticals

Amid the uproar over drastically raising prices on Epipens, Mylan Pharmaceutical has announced it will offer a generic version of the lifesaving drug at half the previous price.

“Moo Booth” Brings Farmers Together with Fairgoers

It’s the 25th anniversary of the “Moo Booth” at the Minnesota State Fair

SD Legislature’s E-Board Gets Investment Update

The Executive Board of the South Dakota Legislature got an update on the performance of the state Investment Council.
That board has oversight of state assets, mostly for the retirement system.

Prevailing Winds Project Pulling Application

An application for a new wind power project in Charles Mix and Bon Homme Counties before the Public Utilities Commission is on hold.

Energy Department Studies Show Major Ethanol Benefits

The U.S. Energy Department has released the results of a compilation of several studies that show mid level ethanol blends,…

Nebraska Cattle Group Still Fighting For TPP Approval

Things are looking bleaker for possible passage of the Trans Pacific Partnership this year. The deal may not even come…

NFU Wants Congress To Start Writing New Farm Bill Right Away

Low commodity prices along with record or near record crop surpluses means that Congress needs to get to work right…

Compact Agreement Will Benefit Irrigators

The three states on the Republican River have reached an agreement regarding water use in the Republican River basin. Nebraska…

Specialist Says Cash Rental Rates Renegotiation Likely

September 1 is the deadline for oral and written agreements on cash rent or lease arrangements and farm management experts…

Summer Ending, Time to Think About Flu Shots

Even though we haven’t hit Labor Day, the unofficial end to summer yet, public health officials are talking about flu shots.