Iowa Universities Request $20 Million Dollars More

The presidents of Iowa’s three public universities were at the statehouse, asking legislators to boost state funding for the schools by more than 20 million dollars.

Opposition Grows to Expanded Gambling in Nebraska

Gambling With the Good Life has come out against three initiative petitions to expand gambling in Nebraska.

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard Still Expects Deal on Medicaid

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard says the dialogue with federal officials over Medicaid expansion is continuing.

Nebraska Groundwater Levels on the Rise

A new report shows groundwater levels are up in Nebraska, on average, six inches.

SD Senator Mike Rounds Questions Fed Fiscal Policy

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds was among a group of Senators that met with Federal Reserve Board Chair Janet Yellen this week. She oversees the board that sets fiscal policy for the country.

SD Senator John Thune; Messages in Presidential Races

Even though he has not officially endorsed a Presidential candidate, South Dakota Senator John Thune is paying close attention to both races.

Farm Bureau Poll Shows Local Regulation Preferred

A poll released this week from the American Farm Bureau shows Chesapeake Bay watershed residents want state and local control…

Iowa Corn President Pleased New WRDA Bill Being Planned

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee is reviewing the nation’s ailing water infrastructure system and planning on introducing a…

ASA Director Says Russia Soybean Ban Likely Political

Starting Monday, Russia is banning imports of U.S soybeans due to what it calls phytosanitary concerns related to the risk…

NCBA Working With CME On Volatility Concerns

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has put together a working group with CME to address volatility problems in the cattle…