Senate Debates Bill Aimed at Helping Rural Airports

A bill reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration was debated in the Senate last week. The bill would keep airports open, and planes in the air.

Study Shows Positive Economic Impact of Fertilizer Industry

A new study shows the fertilizer sector contributed more than $162 billion and more than 500,000 jobs to the U.S.…

Walmart Moving to Cage-Free Eggs

Walmart officials says they will transition to cage-free eggs by 2025. HSUS Vice President of Farm Animal Protection Paul Shapiro…

Nebraska Tax Relief Bill Advances

Nebraska Cattlemen’s Association leaders are pleased State Senators gave second round approval to an important property tax relief bill this…

Iowa Sees Tax Credit Approved for Renewable Chemicals

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed legislation this week approving the Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit program. Iowa Cultivation Corridor, a…

Nebraska FFA Convention Highlights Area FFA Members

The Nebraska State FFA Convention is taking place this week in Lincoln. This is the culmination of the hard work…

Vikings stadium opener set

The first game for the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium will be played on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 28, against the San Diego Chargers

Minnesota House Ready to Vote on Bill Banning Cell Phone Cases That Look Like Guns

A bill banning cell phone cases that look like guns is ready for a vote in the Minnesota House after clearing its final committee yesterday (Wed).

Crackdown on Distracted Driving Begins in Minnesota Next Week

A crackdown on distracted driving kicks in next week (APR 11-17) and Bruce Gordon with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety says it’s time we all take responsibility

Iowa Senate Looks to Require Carbon Monoxide Alarms

The Iowa Senate has sent the governor a bill that would require carbon monoxide alarms in any apartment building or home built in the state after July 1st of 2018