NRDC Files WOTUS Lawsuit

The Natural Resources Defense Council has filed a lawsuit in Federal District Court in Washington, D.C. against the Environmental Protection…

Infrastructure Needs Investment, Not Lip Service

While President Trump again included infrastructure in his State of Union Address, so far there has been a lack of…

SD Farmers Union Backs Bill on Nursing Home Closures

South Dakota Farmers Union members are supporting state legislation to address nursing home closures. President Doug Sombke says that’s part…

Nebraska Farm Bureau Sets Policy Priorities

The Nebraska Farm Bureau Board of Directors has set the organization’s policy priorities for 2019. President Steve Nelson says on…

Confined Animal Production Units Can be Good Neighbors

Some changes in livestock permit policy by the Yankton County Commission has raised concerns about the future of livestock production.

Little GOP Support for Another Federal Government Shut Down

The clock is ticking down to another possible federal government shutdown if no agreement is reached on border wall funding by next Friday.

Tariffs Having Significant Economic Impact

Iowa State University recently completed an economic research study of the effects of the on-going tariffs placed on American trade.

Nebraskans May Vote on Medical Marijuana

An effort is underway to have Nebraskans vote on a proposal to allow medical marijuana in Nebraska.

Iowa Legislative Republicans Line Up Behind More Aid to Education

Republicans at the Iowa statehouse have three education-related bills on the fast track, aiming to provide nearly 90 million MORE dollars to Iowa’s public K-through-12 schools next year.

South Dakota House Committee Passes Industrial Hemp Bill

The South Dakota House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on an industrial hemp bill.