James River Water Development District Joins the Fight Against Zebra Mussels

The James River Water Development District Board is putting some money into fighting zebra mussels. The tiny clams multiply rapidly…

SD Tax Cut Added Up

The 2023 session of the South Dakota legislature was marked by low drama and high productivity. District 17 Representative Bill…

Teen Arrested after Threat to Nebraska School

The Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from multiple agencies, has arrested an 18-year-old minor as part of an investigation into…

The Bird Flu makes an appearance in the Mid-west

The Bird Flu has returned to Minnesota less than four (4) months after the deadly poultry disease was last detected…

Farmers May Not Need to Apply as Much Fertilizer This Year

A South Dakota State University soil fertility specialist is recommending farmers conduct a thorough soil test before applying fertilizer this…

Iowa Pork Producers Name Best Pulled Pork Sandwich

In the spirit of March Madness, the Iowa Pork Producers Association held a contest during the month of March to…

Nebraska FFA Names Star Award Recipients and State Officer Team

Nebraska FFA concluded its 95th annual state convention last week.  On Friday evening, seven FFA members were announced as the…

Grassley Concern with Chinese Company Taking Over Syngenta

U-S Senator Chuck Grassley is concerned with China taking over some agricultural companies.  Swiss based Syngenta, makers of crop protection…

Study to Include More than Nursing Homes

One of two summer studies approved by South Dakota legislators this year will look at long term care. District 18…

SD Legislators Using Federal Pandemic Dollars

South Dakota lawmakers passed a budget of over seven billion dollars last month which also contained a one hundred million…