Taiwan Sticking to Ban on U.S. Pork Produced with Ractopamine

Taiwan is maintaining its position on banning the importation of U.S. pork products produced with ractopamine, a commonly used growth…

NE Livestock Development Matrix Committee Formed

Nebraska State Agriculture Director Greg Ibach has named the members of the newly created Livestock Development Matrix Committee. The committee…

Study Claims RFS Hurts Advanced Biofuels

A recent University of Tennessee study calls for dismantling of the Renewable Fuel Standard and claims corn based ethanol hurts…

NE Landowners Challenge Eminent Domain Law

A Nebraska court judge took under advisements arguments presented in the case of Nebraska landowners against Trans Canada’s Keystone XL…

Biotech Labeling Bill Lacks Senate Democratic Support

A measure calling for voluntary national biotech labeling is currently stalled in the U.S. Senate. It’s a companion measure to…

Farm Credit Services of America Opens New Yankton Office

The ribbon cutting was held yesterday for the new building housing Farm Credit Services of America in Yankton.

Napa Junction Rail Park Back on Track

The development of an industrial rail park at Napa Junction in western Yankton County is back on track.

Most Rural Nebraskans Like It Here

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has released a survey of Rural Nebraskans who, for the most part, gave positive ratings to their communities.

Sano Voted Twins MVP

Miguel Sano is the big winner with the Minnesota Twins annual awards.

Royals Stretch Lead

Ben Zobrist hit a two-run homer on knuckleballer R.A. Dickey’s fourth pitch of the game, Alex Rios connected an inning later and the Kansas City Royals routed the Toronto Blue Jays 14-2 Tuesday.