Nebraska Senators Approve Industrial Hemp Bill

Nebraska Senators approved a bill allowing the framework to be set up for the production of industrial hemp.

Groups Including NFU Backing Agribusiness Merger Moratorium Legislation

A broad coalition of over 200 farm, food, faith and consumer advocacy groups sent a letter to Congress endorsing legislation…

Nebraska Legislative Session Down to Last Few Days

The Nebraska legislature is down to the last few days of the session.

Megawatts of Windpower Still on the Way

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has been reviewing lots of applications for wind power projects and it looks like that workload will increase.

Workforce Issues for Expanding Businesses

Most business expansions are focused on those already in a community and not on bringing in the next big employer.

Nebraska Petition Drive For Property Tax Relief Is Going Well

The group True Nebraskans are ramping up their petition drive to place a measure on the 2020 ballot to achieve…

Nebraska And Iowa Farm Leaders Pleased With Senate Passage Of Disaster Bill

Just ahead of the Memorial Holiday weekend, the U.S. Senate passed a $19 Billion dollar disaster relief bill. It includes…

RFA Backing Renewable Fuel Standard Integrity Act Legislation

Last week, South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson joined House Ag Committee Chairman Collin Peterson in introducing the Renewable Fuel Standard…

Brewers End Twins Streak

Orlando Arcia drove in three runs, including a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning that powered the Milwaukee Brewers past Minnesota 5-4 to stop the major league-leading Twins’ six-game winning streak.

Augie Is National Champ

Needing a pair of wins on Memorial Day, the Augustana Softball team knocked off Texas A&M-Kingsville, 6-4, in game one and outlasted the Javelinas, 6-4, in game two to claim the 2019 Division II Softball National Championship.