Nebraska State Senator Supports Budget Despite No Major Property Tax Relief

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has signed the $9.7 billion two year state budget. State Senator Steve Erdman of Bayard says…

Electric Service Expansion Demand

Demand for new service along with a slow down in construction materials is creating some issues for rural electric cooperatives.

Wastewater Plant Violation

The Yankton Wastewater Treatment plant got a violation notice on discharges

The Mead Building & Heritage Park

The Mead Heritage Education Center in Yankton is holding a raffle to raise money for the planned move of several buildings from Westside Park to the Mead site on the old Human Services Center campus.

National Grain And Feed Association Expresses Concern With CRP Expansion

National Grain and Feed Association officials say that drastically increasing the Conservation Reserve Program could result in negative climate impacts.…

Debating Medical Marijuana Regulations Again

The Yankton City Commission had another work session Monday night refining an ordinance controlling the sales of medical marijuana.

Minnesota Soybean Grower’s Association Watching State Ag And Funding Bills

Minnesota Soybean Grower Association members are monitoring ag and funding bills going through the state legislature. Executive Director Joe Smentek…

IRS Move With Tax Credit To Help Keep Ag Workers Safe Appreciated

The Internal Revenue Service has outlined its plan to provide employees with a paid tax credit to offset paid sick…

Ag Economist Sees Concerns With Possible Increase In Capital Gains Taxes

Agriculture groups are voicing concern about the expected move by the administration to propose higher capital gains taxes and elimination…

Covid-19 Vaccine Research Continues

While several Covid-19 vaccines are being used in the US and around the world, research and development is also ongoing.