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Veto Threat of House’s Energy and Water Spending Bill

The White House has threatened to veto the House’s 2017 energy and water spending bill. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director…

Grassley Questions Bayer Monsanto Merger

Bayer’s proposed takeover of Monsanto may be sidelined according to industry sources. Meanwhile, one key opponent of possibly anti-competitive deals…

Home Runs Secure Twins Win

Miguel Sano hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the fifth inning and the Twins staved off another series sweep Wednesday by beating the Kansas City Royals 7-5.

Jacks Lose Summit Opener

Top-seeded Oral Roberts scored five times in the bottom of the fifth inning and held off South Dakota State for a 6-5 victory in the opening round of the Summit League Baseball Championship Wednesday night.

GPAC Could Add One

The Great Plains Athletic Conference could be adding Jamestown of North Dakota to their list of league schools in the near future.

Twins Add Reliever

The Minnesota Twins have added an eighth reliever to their overworked bullpen, selecting the contract of left-hander Buddy Boshers from Triple-A Rochester.

Senate Ag Committee Holds Hearing on State of Cattle Industry

The Senate Agriculture Committee will be holding a hearing tomorrow to review the state of the U.S. cattle industry and…

Corn Exports Generate Nearly $75 Billion Economic Impact

Export of U.S. corn and corn products generated nearly $75 billion in annual output in 2014. That’s according to Informa…

Minnesota Pork Producers Await Governor’s Signature on Bills

Agriculture scored some wins during the Minnesota state legislative session and now farm groups are waiting for the Governor to…

Goule to Head National Association of Wheat Growers

The National Association of Wheat Growers has named a new Chief Executive Officer. National Farmers Union’s Senior Vice President of…

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