Last Legislative Session for State Senator Tyson Larson

District 40 Senator Tyson Larson of O’Neill is term limited and will not be returning to the Nebraska legislature next year.

South Dakota’s Dicamba Restricted Use Pesticide Label Rules Kick In

Starting April 30, all pesticide products containing only dicamba and having agriculture use labels sold in South Dakota are classified…

State Senator Disappointed Property Tax Petition Drive Abandoned in Nebraska

Friday, the group, Yes to Property Tax relief abandoned their efforts to collect signatures for a ballot measure in Nebraska…

Farmers Share of Food Dollar Record Low

The Economic Research Service’s Food Dollar Series shows that the farmers’ share of the food dollar fell to 14.8 cents…

Minnesota Senator Introducing Bill to Double Export Program Funding

Last week, Minnesota Senator Tina Smith co-sponsored legislation to help farmers and ranchers sell more exports overseas. She’s offering the…

Nebraska Unicameral a Mixed Outcome for Agriculture

The 2018 session of the Nebraska Unicameral was a mixed bag for agriculture. Center for Rural Affairs Policy Associate Jordan…

South Dakota Legislature Chooses Mental Health Resources for Summer Study

The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature has approved a summer study of access and costs of mental health services.

Nebraska Counties and Tribes Suing Drug Makers and Distributors

Knox County and the Ponca Tribe have filed federal lawsuits against 25 drug companies which make opioid painkillers and the pharmacies that distribute them.

Iowa Legislative Republicans Agree on Tax Cuts

Iowa’s Republican governor and Republican legislators announced a tax agreement on Friday evening

Twins Drop Series

Tyler Mahle pitched into the seventh inning, Jose Peraza had three hits and Adam Duvall homered to lead the Cincinnati Reds past the Minnesota Twins 8-2.