Challenges of Online Learning

Schools, students and parents are all learning how to cope with online lessons. Schools have been closed for several weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic and will be closed through the end of the academic year.

Economic Rescue Plan Covers Agriculture

The two point two trillion-dollar economic rescue plan passed by Congress also has about forty billion dollars included for agriculture.

All Nebraska Counties now under Directed Health Measures

While no statewide “Stay at Home” order was issued in Nebraska, “Directed Health Measures” are now in effect for all counties in the state.

Yankton Walmart Pharmacy Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

State Health officials announced today that an employee at the Yankton Walmart Pharmacy has tested positive COVID-19.

Nebraska Cattlemen President Says It’s Critical To Keep Beef Processing Plants Operating

Ten of the workers at the JBS Grand Island, Nebraska beef packing plant have tested positive for COVID 19. That…

ASA Pleased With EPA Registration Of Isoxaflutole On Genetically Engineered Soybeans

The Environmental Protection Agency has approved the registration of the use of isoxaflutole on genetically engineered soybeans. American Soybean Association…

Mid America Economy Needs Breakthrough

The Mid America economy has been stunned by the near shutdown of businesses following the spread of the coronavirus.

Looking for a New Dean of the USD Medical School

Dr. Mary Nettleman, Dean of the Medical School at the University of South Dakota announced earlier this year that she would retire at the end of June.

R CALF Appealing District Court’s Decision On The Beef Checkoff

R CALF officials say they will appeal the Montana District Court’s decision that threw out their challenge of the beef…

ACE Urges The EPA To Adjust RVO To Meet RFS Blending Requirement

The American Coalition for Ethanol has written to the Environmental Protection Agency urging them to address a shortcoming in the…