Abby Goodlaxson Named Iowa PE Teacher of the Year

A northwest Iowa teacher has been named the Iowa Physical Education Teacher of the Year at the high school level.

Sen Grassley Stands By Opposition to Ban FBI Terrorism Suspects from Buying Guns

As solutions are sought in the wake of the weekend mass killing in Florida, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is standing by his opposition to a ban that would prevent F-B-I terrorism suspects from buying guns

Farmers And Ranchers Alliance Releases Sustainability Study

The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance has released the results of a new study on consumer’s perceptions about sustainability. Paul…

NCBA Hoping For Biotech Labeling Resolution

Senate Ag Leaders are continuing to work to find a compromise on a national biotech labeling bill. Livestock groups are…

African Flour Millers Visiting North Dakota

African flour millers from South Africa, Ghana and Nigeria are visiting several states this week stopping in North Dakota, Minnesota,…

Iowa Attorney Files Appeal In Pipeline Lawsuit

Court action involving the Bakken Pipeline eminent domain proceedings is being appealed. Des Moines Attorney Bill Hanigan who represents Northwest…

SD Agriculture Needs to Help Explain GMO’s

A number of large food companies will soon begin reporting if their products contain ingredients from genetically modified plants like corn and soybeans.

USDA Deputy Undersecretary Visiting Minnesota Farms

USDA Deputy Ag Undersecretary Alexis Taylor is visiting a pair of Minnesota farm operations today. One of her visits is…

Yankton School Adding Food Bank

The Yankton School Board this week approved the use of a room at Lincoln School as a community food bank.

SD Senator Mike Rounds; Senate Attempting to Find Spending Controls

The US Senate is working through a long list of spending bills, with a goal of getting them all passed before the August recess.