Jacks Set Golf Schedule

After winning a pair of titles and claiming eight top-five finishes in 2014-15, the South Dakota State women’s golf team is ready for a 2015 fall schedule against the strongest competition the program has ever faced.

Take Back Drug Program Reinstated

The director of the Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy is applauding a recent decision by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to reinstate its National Prescription Drug Take Back program.

Search for U of I President Continues

Sally Mason has stepped into retirement.

Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith; Export – Import Bank Tied to Highway Funding

The fate of the Export-Import Bank could be tied to a long-term transportation bill.

CEO of Growth Energy Steps Down

Growth Energy CEO Tom Buis announced Friday he’s stepping down as Chief Executive officer of the organization that lobby’s on renewable fuel issues.

Iowa Senator Calls for Review of Cargill Deal

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley wants the U.S. Justice Department’s Anti Trust Division to review the proposed acquisition by JBS of Cargill Pork.

Short Term Highway Bill Not Ideal

Before adjourning for the August recess last week, the U.S. House passed a short term extension of the highway bill.

Ag Secretary Considering a Poultry Disaster Program

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack wants Congress to consider a disaster program for poultry producers, similar to what’s in place for livestock producers.

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Funding in the Air

The chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, Mike Conaway, says he’ll fight any increase in funding for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Congress Left With Few Days to Finalize Budget

When Congress returns from the August recess after Labor Day, they will have only a few days to work through the budget and keep the government funded into the new fiscal year which starts on October first.