ICON Opposes Beef Check Off Increase

The Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska are rejecting the recent Memorandum of Understanding proposed by several ag groups that want an…

RFA Tells DOE Correct And Update E 85 Data

The Renewable Fuels Association is calling on the U.S. Department of Energy to update its database of E 85 stations…

Nebraska Employees Forced To Retire

Two Nebraska state employees have retired, rather than be fired.

Vikings Draft Pick Shines

Both of Minnesota’s first-round draft picks have been part of the themes that emerged from the first two preseason games.

NPPC Wants Elimination Of Gate Price In TPP

The National Pork Producers Council has sent a letter to US Trade Representative Michael Froman and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack…

Meat Export Federation Hosts Mexican Congressmen

The United States Meat Export Federation recently hosted three Congressmen from Mexico and gave them a first hand look at…

California Looking At Banning Antibiotics

A pair of bills have been sent to the California Governor’s Desk regarding antibiotic use in farm animals and humans.…

Bison Leader Excited About Study

In the next few weeks, USDA will be launching the first ever national study of the US. Ranched bison industry.…

Yankton Teaching Jobs Filled

School starts Tuesday in the Yankton Public School District, and all the teaching positions have been filled, but just barely.

Fischer, Johanns See Chances For GOP Control Of Senate

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer, a Republican, feels confident her party will take over the majority in the Senate this fall.