Iowa Cattlemen’s Association CEO Says Animal Cruelty Law Focused On Companion Animals

Last week the Iowa Senate voted 44 to 3 to strengthen the state’s animal cruelty laws. The bill establishes the…

NCFC President Working With Treasury Secretary To Fix Section 199A Deduction

The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives wants the U.S. Treasury Department to fix the proposed rule they’ve put out for…

SD Legislature Down to Final Days

Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says while there is a lot of work for legislators to do in the final four days, he isn’t optimistic

Outside Factors Threaten Regional Economy

While the last monthly report on the Mid America economy indicated continued slow growth, there are several looming threats.

SD Legislative Leaders Warn of Revenue Shortfall

Republican legislative leaders are not optimistic that there will be money in the final budget this year for increases to schools, state workers and Medicaid providers.

Iowa Pork Producer Pleased With USDA’s Emergency ASF Plan

The top concern for producers attending the Pork Industry Forum in Kansas City last week is foreign animal diseases and…

Farm Leaders Make Hill Visits Talking Economic Stress, Broadband And Trade

Last week a group of Nebraska Farm Bureau leaders were in the nation’s capital making Hill visits. President Steve Nelson…

SD Legislature in Final Four Days, No Budget Yet

The South Dakota legislative session is down to the final four days of the main run

SDSU, USD Men Ousted

South Dakota State and South Dakota, the number 2 and 3 seeds, are out of the Summit League men’s basketball tourney after first round upsets.

USD, SDSU Women In Semis

Top seed South Dakota and second seed South Dakota State have advanced to Monday afternoon’s Summit League women’s basketball semifinals.