Sportsmanship Award To USD

The University of South Dakota received the 2015-16 Summit League Sportsmanship Award on Thursday as voted on by fellow league institutions.

Solar Makes a Good Addition to Wind Power

While most attention on renewable energy has been on wind power development, there may soon be solar panels sprouting next to those wind towers.

Gov Ricketts Avoids Sophomore Slump

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts may have avoided the sophomore slump in his second year of dealing with the legislature

Minnesota Legislative Leaders Still Trying to Move Forward on Tax-cut

After a quick meeting, legislative leaders and Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton say they’ll meet again next week to try to move forward on the tax cut bill that Dayton “pocket-vetoed”,

Nebraska’s New Road Standards Get Thumbs Up From Public Roads Classifications and Standards

Nebraska’s new road standards now better align with the transportation industry nationwide.

Long Range Forecasts Critical to Crop Production

Long range weather forecasting is a critical element in crop production, and the accuracy of those forecasts is improving.

Meat Export Federation Study Shows $ 1.3 Billion Impact To Corn Farmers

An independent study commissioned by the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows U.S. beef and pork exports in 2015 returned $1.3…

Nebraska Livestock Siting Assessment Matrix Ready For Review

The Nebraska livestock siting assessment matrix draft document is now available for public review and comments. Comments on the matrix…

Farm Leader Disappointed Tax Relief Bill Vetoed

This week, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton pocket vetoed the $ 260 million tax relief bill. That means he took no…

Nebraska Cattlemen Holding Mid Year Meeting In Broken Bow

Nebraska Cattlemen Association members are gathering in Broken Bow Wednesday and Thursday for their mid year meeting. Executive Director Pete…