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Iowa Critter Survey Underway

The annual spring spotlight survey by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is underway

“Right to Farm” Bill Still Alive in the Nebraska Legislature

A bill aimed at further protecting farmers’ rights is moving forward in the Nebraska legislature.

Northeast Nebraska Flood Recovery

Most of the counties in Nebraska legislative District 40 in the northeast have been damaged by storms and flooding.

Yankton County Issue No Travel Advisory for all Gravel Roads

Yankton County has issues a no travel advisory for all gravel roads

Electric Co-op Struggles to Make Repairs

Rural electric cooperatives are struggling to keep up with falling power poles and lines and muddy rural roads.

Hanging Up on Robo-Calls

A Senate hearing was held on rolling back robo-calls.

Winter Storm Wesley Hits Cattle Producers….Again

This week’s blizzard in the Northern Plains is bringing more challenges for cattle producers, who’ve already had a tough winter…

SD Farmers Union Hopeful Summer Study Will Answer Hemp Questions

A South Dakota legislative summer committee will be studying the industrial hemp issue. Farmers Union lobbyist Mitch Richter says state…

Students Face Higher Tuition

The South Dakota Board of Regents voted to increase tuition at state universities next fall by three-point four percent.

Nebraska Pork Producers Talk Trade in Washington

The National Pork Producer Council’s Spring Legislative Action Conference wrapped up Thursday in the nation’s capital. Seven Nebraska pork producers…

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