Representatives Are Calling For Sound Science in Dietary Guidelines Report

Seventy U.S House members are urging the US Department of Agriculture and Health and Human Services to make sure the final American Dietary Guidelines report is based on sound nutritional science.

Iowa Land Value Decrease From Last Year

A survey conducted between March 1, 2014 to March 1, 2015 by the Iowa Realtors Land Institute has just been released revealing falling land values.

President Omits RFS from Greenhouse Gas Emission Talks

Both the National Farmers Union and the American Coalition for Ethanol are questioning President Obama’s decision to leave the Renewable Fuel Standard out of greenhouse gas reduction talks.

South Dakota Farm Bureau Will Miss Resigning Senators

A pair of South Dakota legislative leaders, both Republicans, have now resigned from their positions.

New Boat Rules Target Invasive Species

New rules are being implemented in South Dakota waterways in the way that water and boats are handled.

Dry Conditions Persist

The region is lacking a lot of needed moisture going into the growing season, but climatologists are hesitant to classify the dry conditions as drought.

Medicare Fix Stalled

It appeared Congress was on track to finally find a permanent solution to the so called “Medicare doc fix” before it got derailed in the Senate.

Worker Shortage Continues

Helping companies find qualified workers in South Dakota is difficult, but still a priority.

Tuition Increase Considered

A tuition increase will be on the agenda for the Board of Regents meeting at the University of South Dakota.

Bullying Bill Clears Iowa Senate

The Iowa Senate has passed a bill designed to give school officials more authority to respond to bullying that occurs outside of school hours as well as on-line through Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites.