ICCI Is Disappointed with Prestage Decision

A spokesperson for the group Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (ICCI) says they are disappointed with the decision Monday by the Wright County Board of Supervisors

Senator Klobuchar Calls for Hearing on EpiPens

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is calling for a hearing after big pricing increases for EpiPens.   Klobuchar is asking the…

Deere and Company Announce Layoffs

Iowa’s largest manufacturing employer announced layoffs (Monday) at two plants in the state.

SD Substance Abuse Committee Looking for Direction

The Substance Abuse summer study committee of the South Dakota Legislature did not reach any consensus at their last meeting, and have not yet set a date for their next meeting.

Yankton City Commission Gets Updates on Sales Tax, Riverboat Days

City Manager Amy Nelson updated the city commission on sales taxes and police enforcement at Riverboat Days.

Prestage Pork Plant Approved by Wright County Board of Supervisors

The Wright County Iowa Board of Supervisors voted 3 to 0 on Monday to approve the Prestage Farms pork processing…

Court Denied EPA Extension for Chlorpyrifos Ban

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco has ruled against EPA’s request for an extension…

NE Farmers Union Concerned as ChemChina Syngenta Merger Clears Hurdle

Monday, ChemChina officials said a U.S. national security panel has cleared its proposed acquisition of Syngenta. Nebraska Farmers Union President…

GAO Review of Cattle Markets is Welcomed by SD Cattlemen’s Association

A review of the U.S. cattle market and live cattle futures by the Government Accountability Office will last until at…

Late Season Soybean Aphids in SW Minnesota

Late season soybean aphids have been popping up in southwestern Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension Integrated Pest Management Specialist Bruce…