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Minnesota Ag Commissioner Starts Job, Talks Goals

Last week, Minnesota Governor-elect Tim Walz appointed Thom Petersen as the state’s Agriculture Commissioner. Petersen, who served 16 years as…

ASF Preparedness Heightens With Disease in Commercial Operations in China

Last week African Swine Fever was detected in a 73,000 head swine facility in China. So far, more than 90…

USCA Alarmed With Fast Food Chain Offering Plant-Based Burgers

Fast food restaurant chain Carl’s Junior has added a plant-based burger to its menu in an effort to attract vegans…

Northwest Iowa Sheep Producers to Hold Annual Meeting

The Northwest Iowa Sheep Producers will hold their annual meeting in Sioux Center on Saturday January 12. President Travis Hawkins…

Border Wall Funding a “Wedge” Issue

The federal government remains shutdown, as democrats and republicans disagree on funding for a border wall with Mexico

Kristi Noem Sworn in as 33rd South Dakota Governor

South Dakota inaugurated its 33rd. governor Saturday

Tru Shrimp to Build First “Harbor” in Madison

The Tru Shrimp Company has announced they will build their first major production facility or “harbor” in Madison.

Nitrate Monitoring System Considered for the James River

The James River Water Development District Board will consider a funding request from the US Geological Survey for a real-time nitrate monitoring station on the river.

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Pushing for Veterans Tax Break

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts is pushing for legislation that would give military members, on state and federal levels, a 50-percent tax exemption on their retirement benefits.

Flu Widespread Across Nebraska

Health officials say the flu virus is widespread across the state