Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Pushing Property Tax Relief Bills

With fewer than 14 days left in this legislative session, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts says some progress is being made on property tax reform.

Iowa Lawmakers Agree on School Funding

A deal has been struck at the Iowa statehouse to boost general state aid for public schools by two-and-a-quarter percent.

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer; A Dangerous World

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer says the deadly attacks in Brussels demonstrate that terrorism continues to thrive, making the world a dangerous place.

Iowa Gets Ready for Another Possible Round of Avian Flu

With spring’s arrival, Iowa poultry producers are on alert for a possible return of avian influenza which decimated the state’s flocks last year.

SD Legislators Telling Schools; Be Patient on New Funding Formula

A number of small school districts in the state are concerned that the funding tabbed for teacher pay raises may not be what was promised during the legislative session.

STB to Meet on Freight Rail Rate Dispute Process

The National Grain and Feed Association will be meeting with the Surface Transportation Board next month on an informal basis…

Market Impact of Mason City Pork Processing Plant Positive

The proposed $240 million pork processing facility in Mason City, Iowa announced this week will have a positive market impact…

Pork Industry Welcomes Use of Checkoff to Promote Ag in Cuba

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says checkoff groups can now promote U.S. agriculture in Cuba. Vilsack says USDA will allow the…

MN Lawmakers Clarify Buffer Rule

Minnesota lawmakers are continuing to debate the Governor’s buffer modification bill and determining what clarifications will be included in it.…

Grassley Concerned About ChemChina Purchase of Syngenta

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is asking the Treasury Secretary along with the USDA and FDA to review the purchase of…