Nebraska Ag-land Values Continue to Drop

The value of ag land in Nebraska dropped again last year, which continued a long-term trend.

South Dakota Schools Adding Required Signs

Schools across South Dakota had to add signs to all their buildings this summer. The legislature this year passed a law requiring that the motto: “In God We Trust” be placed in all buildings in letters at least twelve inches high.

Sharp Jump in South Dakota Diabetes Cases

A report this week from the American Diabetes Association said that South Dakota had the highest increase in diabetes cases, with a rise of sixty six percent over the last ten years.

US Senate Approves Budget Deal, Sends it to the President

The US Senate passed a broad, two-year budget deal Thursday that increases spending and eliminates the threat of a debt default until after the 2020 election. It was approved on a vote of 67 to 28.

ACE Official Testifies At EPA Field Hearing

The Environmental Protection Agency held a field hearing this week in Michigan on their 2020 proposed renewable fuel volume obligations…

SD Board of Regents Holding Strategic Planning Session

The South Dakota Board of Regents will meet in Ft Pierre next week for their annual strategic planning session.

NCBA Official Says Beef Quota Deal With The European Union A Big Win

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a beef quota agreement soon with the European Union. The National Cattlemen’s Beef…

National Biodiesel Board Wants The EPA To Raise Biodiesel RVOS For 2020 And 2021

National Biodiesel Board executives testified at an EPA field hearing in Michigan this week. Biodiesel Board’s Paul Winters says the…

Farm Bureau President’s Push For USMCA Ratification

The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing this week on the USMCA trade agreement. And Farm Bureau Presidents meeting in…

Extension Ag Economist Says MFP Payments Going To Those Hit The Hardest

It’s not surprising Market Facilitation Program Payments have been designated to go to the largest producers. Iowa State University Extension…