Highway Trust Fund Expires at the End of the Month

The Highway Trust Fund expires May 31, so time is running out for Congress to pass an extension to fund road and bridge projects.

Biofuels Supporters Rallied in Watertown

Ethanol industry representatives attempted to get President Obama’s attention to talk biofuels policy while he was in Watertown, South Dakota Friday.

Bird Flu Not Impacting Soybean Meal Demand…Yet

The avian influenza outbreak in the Midwest has continued to escalate, but the demand for soybean meal hasn’t dropped significantly…

Federal Transportation Bill Expires at the End of the Month

The often extended federal transportation bill expires again at the end of May, and it looks like there will be another extension.

Iowa Reaches Agreement on School Funding

Iowa legislators hope to wrap up the 2015 session this week, as they are now in overtime.

Yankton City Commission to Learn of Proposed Agreement with B-Y Water

Yankton City Commissioners will get the details of a proposed agreement with B-Y Water that could speed up development near the city.

May is Beef Month

May is Beef Month, and Buck Wehrbein is the chairman of the Nebraska Beef Council and says people can be very proud of the quality and quantity of beef produced in the region.

Iowa Doctor Says Premature Babies Can Survive With Proper Care

A University of Iowa study of thousands of premature births nationwide shows some babies born as early as 22 weeks have a reasonable chance of survival.

Ricketts Vetoes Nebraska Gas Tax Increase

It took Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts only a few hours to veto the gas tax hike passed by the Unicameral.

Salazar Silences Twins

Danny Salazar retired 21 straight batters after allowing a home run to start the game, and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Minnesota Twins 8-2 on Sunday.