SD DENR Secretary Appears Before Senate Committee on EPA Rules

South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Steve Pirner appeared in front of the US Senate Environment and Public Works Committee in Washington.

Clock Ticking on NE Right to Farm Law

Nebraska Cattlemen Association members are hoping there’s still time for state senators to approve the measure calling for putting the…

Cattle Groups Oppose Worthing, SD Delivery Discount

The South Dakota Stock Grower’s Association, along with R-CALF USA, is urging the CME Group to withdraw their proposed rule…

USDA Announces $20 Million for Conservation Grants

USDA officials have announced up to $20 million is available nationally for competitive grants through the Conservation Innovation Grant program…

OMB Reviewing Organic Animal Welfare Standards

The White House Office of Management and Budget is reviewing a USDA rule on organic animal welfare standards. Current rules…

Friends of the Earth Opposes TPP

The Friends of the Earth has joined BOLD Nebraska and other groups in a coalition opposing the Trans Pacific Partnership…

Lewis & Clark Water Project Plans More Construction

While the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System struggles to find more federal funding, they continue to plan for more construction.

Nebraskans Pay More Taxes

Nebraskans cringe every year when they have to go to the courthouse to pay their yearly vehicle property taxes.

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton Calls for Increased Road Funding

Governor Mark Dayton in his State of the State address Wednesday night, called road and bridge funding a “key area” Minnesota must address.

GPAC Leaders Triumph

Two of three Great Plains Athletic Conference women’s basketball teams advanced with victories in the first round of the national NAIA Tourney Wednesday, including GPAC regular season and tourney champ Morningside.