Slow Start for Spring Planting Financing

Despite the slow pace of harvest, ag producers and bankers are starting to look ahead to spring planting.

Iowa Congressman Steve King Visits Lewis & Clark Regional Water System

Coming off his narrow re-election win Tuesday night; Iowa Congressman Steve King toured the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System treatment plant north of Vermillion Thursday.

Tough Choice for Nebraska Lawmakers; Medicaid Expansion or Property Tax Relief

Nebraska voters may have chosen Medicaid expansion over property tax relief.

Iowa Farmers Union President Says Rural Voters Show Discontent At The Polls

The President of the Iowa Farmers Union says there was some discontent noted by farmers and ranchers at the polls…

Yankton County Commission Approves Three More Hog Confinement Permits

The Yankton County Commission Thursday night approved conditional use permits for three hog confinement projects in the Mission Hill and Volin areas.

Minnesota Farmers Union Official Says Election Results Positive For Agriculture

Tuesdays election results were largely positive for Minnesota Agriculture according to State Farmers Union Government Relations Director Thom Petersen. He…

CFRA Policy Manager Says Medicaid Expansion Good For The State

Nebraskans decided to expand Medicaid in Tuesday’s election by approving Initiative 427. Center for Rural Affairs backed the measure. Policy…

South Dakota Labor Shortage Continues

A federal report said more than a quarter million new jobs were added across the country in October adding to the squeeze on companies looking for workers.

SDSU Men Add Home Win

South Dakota State men’s basketball improved to 2-0 on the year with a 78-61 victory over Alabama State Thursday evening, taking down the Hornets in front of 2,279 fans at Frost Arena.

Hawkeyes Win Opener

Freshman Joe Wieskamp scored 15 points and Iowa overcame a lackluster start to beat UMKC 77-63 in a regional game of the 2K Empire Classic.