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Record Planting Delays Continue

Record planting delays continue across the region and country with relentless rains and flooding. USDA’s crop progress report showed U.S.…

Nebraska Farm Bureau Disaster Relief Fund Tops $3 Million

Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Disaster Relief Fund has received over $3 million in donations and paid out $1 million. That’s according…

MN Farm Bureau President on Trade Mission in South America

Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap is participating in two trade missions in Central and South America this week. He’s…

Ethanol Plant Still on the Books

Planning continues for the development of an ethanol plant at Napa Junction northwest of Yankton.

Agriculture Wins in Nebraska Legislative Session, Except for Property Tax

The 2019 Nebraska Legislative session is complete and Cattlemen Association members saw some positive measures approved. Vice President of Legislative…

Universities as Economic Drivers

As costs and tuition rises, the South Dakota Board of Regents has been looking at budget changes and streamlining.

South Dakota State Land Sales

After successfully leasing out an eight-thousand-acre ranch in Harding County owned by South Dakota State University, more university owned land will be up for sale over the next few months.

The Watchers of Gavins Point Dam

Much of the attention in the Missouri River basin is focused on Gavins Point Dam near Yankton. It is the lowest of the six main stem dams on the reservoir system.

Twins Make Draft Picks

Day One of the Major League baseball draft saw the Minnesota Twins make three picks in the top 54 selections.

Erstad Steps Down

Darin Erstad resigned as Nebraska’s baseball coach Monday, saying he wants to spend more time with his family.

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