Nebraska Medicaid Legal Challenge Derailed

A lawsuit against the Medicaid expansion proposal in Nebraska failed in court.

Yankton County James River Bridge Closed

A bridge over the James River has been closed after some cracked welds were found following an inspection.

Iowa Pheasant Numbers Rebound

Iowa’s pheasant population is expected to be up when hunters take to the fields

Ponca Tribe Names Omaha Area Casino

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska announced the name of their new gaming facility located on their land in Carter Lake, Iowa

Pork Producers React to Trade Aid

Pork producers have mixed reaction to the trade aid package announced on Monday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The…

Hours of Service Rule Comment Period Open

The 30-day public comment period for Hours of Service Regulations under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is now underway.…

NE Farm Bureau Optimistic About Mexico Trade Deal

Nebraska Farm Bureau members are pleased with the trade agreement announced this week between the United States and Mexico. Farm…

NPPC Monitoring African Swine Fever in China

National Pork Producers Council officials are monitoring the latest outbreak of African Swine Fever in China. NPPC Chief Veterinarian Dr.…

Bio Filters at SDSU Hog Barns Under Re-design

Research is continuing at South Dakota State University on the use of bio filters on livestock confinement facilities.

South Dakota Retirement System Predicts “Gray Tsunami”

The head of South Dakota’s State Retirement System is expecting a surge of public employee retirements.