Linebacker Lost For Season

The Minnesota Vikings have placed linebacker Casey Matthews on injured reserve, ending his first season with the team before it started.

New Ethanol Storage Facility Headed to Le Mars

The city of Le Mars has completed plans to build a large ethanol storage facility in its industrial area.

Nebraska Senator Hears Details of Iran Nuclear Deal

Nebraska Senator, Deb Fischer sat in on an hour and a half meeting on the Iran nuclear deal.

Poultry Producers Recovering From Avian Flu

Avian flu is loosening its grip on Minnesota farms with the control area quarantine lifted in Kandiyohi County.

Branstad Proposes Tax Credits for Byproduct Uses

Governor Terry Branstad wants Iowa to become the first state to offer a tax credit for transforming the “biochemicals” that are a byproduct of ethanol production.

Dakota Rural Action to Host Speaker on Animal Confinements

Dakota Rural Action, along with the Socially Responsible Agriculture project, is cosponsoring a Beyond the Barn event.

Farmers Union Against Voluntary GMO and Biotech Legislation

Farmers Union members are disappointed with voluntary biotech, GMO labeling legislation.

Vaccine Developed for Avian Flu in Chickens

Scientists have developed a vaccine that has tested 100% effective in protecting chickens.

New 4-H Exhibit Hall Receives Large Donation

The South Dakota State Fair Foundation is closer to their goal of raising $ 4.7 million for the new Nordby 4-H Exhibit Hall.

Risk of Heat Stress Rises With Higher Temperatures

Heat stress conditions for livestock are expected to increase today and into the weekend.