Legislation to Allow Corporate Dairy and Swine Operations in North Dakota

North Dakota Farmers Union leaders and members are concerned about a measure that just passed the state legislature to allow non family corporations to own dairies and swine operations on no more than 640 acres of land or one square mile.

Measure to Clarify Pesticide Regulation Approved in Committee

Late last week the House Agriculture Committee approved and sent on the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act legislation of 2015.

Lawsuit Against EPA Over Delayed RFS Requirements

The American Petroleum Institute and American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers are suing EPA over their failure to release RFS volume requirements.

South Dakota Aging Rapidly

While South Dakota legislators had a long and loud debate over funding schools, roads and healthcare providers in the short term this session, there are long term trends that will need attention too.

Yankton Sales Tax Numbers Good

Sales tax numbers are off to a good start this year in Yankton.

Severe Weather Awareness Week In Nebraska, Iowa

This is severe weather awareness week in Nebraska and Iowa.

Coyotes Lose WNIT Heartbreaker

So close and yet so far in the University of South Dakota’s bid to move on in the WNIT.

Northern Iowa, Hawkeyes Out

Both Northern Iowa and Iowa were eliminated from the NCAA men’s basketball tournament Sunday.

Twins Earn Victory

Danny Santana had four hits as the leadoff hitter, Phil Hughes struck out four and the Minnesota Twins beat the Miami Marlins 5-3 on Sunday.

Iowa Women To Sweet 16

Bethany Doolittle scored 22 points, Ally Disterhoft had 15 and Iowa beat 11th-seeded Miami 88-70 in the second round of the NCAA women’s Tournament on Sunday, earning its first trip to the Sweet 16 since 1996.