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Iowa Senate Debate Questioned Loyalties

U.S. Senate candidates Joni Ernst and Bruce Braley debated this weekend, accusing each other of special interest loyalties.

Iowa Health Summit to Gather Rural Health Professionals

The Heartland Rural Physician Alliance will be holding its annual summit to discuss the future of primary care.

Climate Change Debate Over

A report from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has confirmed the human impact on climate change.

Protecting Water and Land From Keystone XL

A concert featuring Neil Young and Willie Nelson, protesting the Keystone XL pipeline, was held Saturday at a farm north of Neligh Nebraska.

NCBA Wants GAO Audit Of APHIS Import Rule

Congress has asked for a Government Accountability Office Audit in response to USDA’s proposed rule to allow importation of fresh…

Thousands Gather to Protest Keystone XL

Thousands gathered Saturday at the Tanderup farm north of Neligh Nebraska to protest the Keystone XL pipeline.

COOL Backers Not Surprised At Court Re Hearing Request

Country of Origin Labeling opponents including U.S. and Canadian meat groups are asking the U.S. District Court of Appeals for…

RFA Says New Study Backs Ethanol Mandate

A new study by Iowa State Economists looking at the impact of ethanol mandates on fuel prices shows those mandates…

Farm Bureau Pleased EPA Drops Appeal

The EPA will not appeal a federal ruling that favored a West Virginia poultry producer regarding farm run off. EPA…

Grain Group Doesn’t Want DU Hired By NRCS

North Dakota Grain Grower’s Association leaders are unhappy that USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has entered into a working relationship…

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