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Geographic Distinction Exists within Teen Pregnancy Rates in Minnesota

Between 1990 and 2014 in Minnesota teen pregnancy has declined 66-percent among 15-to-19 year olds.

Iowans Can Expect More Officers on Road Over Fourth of July Weekend

Iowans who plan to do any traveling over the Fourth of July holiday weekend can expect to see a few more officers on the road.

Thorough Evaluation of NDCS is Underway, But….

Nebraska Corrections Director Scott Frakes says a thorough evaluation of the needs of the Department of Correctional Services is well underway, though it has been interrupted

The Branstads Could Have “Real” influence on Donald Trump

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad is predicting both he AND his son could have “some real influence” on Donald Trump’s attitudes toward ethanol

SDSU and General Mills Team Up on Oats Research

General Mills and South Dakota State University have announced the opening of a state of the art oats variety development…

New Panama Canal Will Have Minimal Impact on PNW Exports

The new Panama Canal opened yesterday with the capability of handling larger ships that can hold an additional 500,000 bushels…

Board Directors Call SD Soybean See for Yourself Tour a Success

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FLAG Attorney Cautions Poultry Producers About Contracts

Farmers Legal Action Group attorney Lynn Hayes has been traveling in Nebraska advising poultry growers about how to deal with…

Hogs and Pigs Report Bearish

USDA’s Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report was bearish. June 1 inventory of U.S. hogs and pigs was at the highest…

Kansas Harvesting Above Average Winter Wheat

Wheat harvest in Kansas is progressing quickly with some above average yields being cut. Marsha Boswell with the Kansas Wheat…

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