El Nino Impacts Expected into Next Spring

Current indications are that El Nino conditions being felt across the northern plains will fade by next spring.

Busy Travel Week

The long holiday week will be the busiest holiday for travelers in Iowa and nationwide in nearly two decades.

Iowa Unemployment Nears Record Low

Iowa’s historically low unemployment rate held at two-point-four percent in November

SD Lawmakers Balancing Demands Against Revenue

South Dakota lawmakers will again have to balance demands against revenue during the 2019 session.

Nebraska State Senators Focused on Property Tax Relief

When Nebraska State Senators gather for the beginning of the 2019 session in Lincoln next month, its pretty well agreed that property tax reform is on top of the agenda.

Incoming SD Secretary of State Steve Barnett Setting Priorities

Current South Dakota State Auditor Steve Barnett will be moving down the hall in the state capital in Pierre to become Secretary of State early next year.

SD Senator Mike Rounds on Federal Government Shutdown

The House and Senate adjourned Friday night without any deal on a spending plan, which led to a partial federal government shutdown.

Minnesota Ag Economics Professor Says Positive Dairy Changes In The Farm Bill

The new farm bill contains some changes for dairy producers and there will be a webinar on Thursday December 27…

Minnesota Land Stewardship Project Members See Pluses And Minuses In Farm Bill

Several farm group leaders are pleased President Trump last week signed the 2018 farm bill into law. Minnesota Land Stewardship…

Wheat Associates Likes Cuba Trade Provision Contained In The Farm Bill

The recently signed Farm Bill contains a provision that repeals part of the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba and lays…