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Iowa Lottery Big Powerball Winner

The Iowa Lottery’s budget numbers are now complete for January and they show the dramatic impact the world-record Powerball jackpot had on the bottom line.

Nebraska A.G. Opposes Medical Cannabis Bill

Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson Opposes a Medical Cannabis Bill.

SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem Speaks to Legislators

South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem made her annual stop at the legislature in Pierre Tuesday.

Another Bridge to Fix for the Yankton County Commission

The Yankton County Commission has been spending a lot of time on roads and bridges this year.
At their meeting Tuesday it was bridges.

Iowa Looking at State Beef Checkoff

Later this year Iowa cattle producers will get to vote on a possible state beef checkoff. Iowa Cattlemen’s Association Executive…

Supreme Court Vacancy Could Impact Agriculture

Agriculture could be impacted with the passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. President Obama has vowed to nominate a…

SD Legislative Committee Looking at Corporate Income Tax

A measure calling for South Dakota voters to decide on whether or not they want a corporate income tax is…

U.S. Grains Council Looks at Trade Policy and International Marketing

U.S. Grains Council members are wrapping up their International Marketing Conference in Florida today. Council Chairman and Nebraska grower Alan…

New E15 Video Targets Retailers

A new American Coalition for Ethanol video was unveiled at the Western Petroleum Marketers Expo in Las Vegas this week.…

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