Nebraska Ag Using One Hundred Million Dollars in Grants for Livestock Producers

The State of Nebraska will use some of the seven billion dollars received from the federal government due to the pandemic as grants for ag producers.

Yankton School District Planning Class Restart

In school classes ended abruptly in mid-March for most students in South Dakota due to the coronavirus pandemic. Most districts then used a combination of remote and online learning.

Milk Prices Rebound After COVID 19 Meltdown

Milk prices have staged a significant rebound from the lows set on January 23. The June Class III futures bottomed…

Congress Considering Trillions More in Next Bail Out Plan

Members of Congress are working with the Trump Administration on the next phase of economic stimulus.

SD Legislators Waiting on Updated Revenue Numbers

South Dakota legislators are waiting on Governor Kristi Noem possibly calling a special session of the legislature to deal with potential budget problems.

Corps To Start Repair Work Next Month On Critical Navigation Export Area

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is scheduled to begin repair work next month on 5 of 8 locks and…

Turkey Producers Need Federal Aid To Recover From The Pandemic

Both of Iowa’s Senators and other agricultural leaders have written to USDA this week requesting Coronavirus Food Assistance Program funding…

Livestock Groups Voice Opposition To Great American Outdoors Act

Several livestock groups led by the American Sheep Industry Association, Public Lands Council and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association are opposing…

Senate Committee Passes Defense Funding Bill

The Senate Armed Services Committee approved the seven hundred forty billion dollar “National Defense Authorization Act” last week, funding the military for the next year.

Nebraska Schools Expected to Open in August

More services and businesses across Nebraska are being allowed to reopen in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.