Farm Stress, Suicide Rates and Opioid Abuse on Rise

The downturn in the ag economy has brought on high levels of farm stress, suicide rates and opioid abuse among…

SD Stockgrowers Asking for Prime Act Passage

The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association is asking the state’s Congressional delegation to pass the Prime Act or similar legislation. This…

President Trump Asks for Renewal of TPA

President Trump has asked Congress to renew Trade Promotion Authority for him for another three years. TPA expires June 30…

House Ag Committee Chair Released Farm Bill Draft, LSP Reponds

House Ag Committee Chair Mike Conaway has sent a draft of the farm bill to the Congressional Budget Office for…

NCBA Policy Looks at Sustainability and Meat Definition at Convention

The policy work at this week’s National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention in Phoenix will key in on sustainability and establishing…

Mid America Business Conditions Stay Positive in January

Business conditions in the nine state Mid America region are still positive, but there are some warning signs.

Cyclones Spring Upset

Donovan Jackson scored 25 points and Lindell Wigginton added 22 as Iowa State upset 15th-ranked West Virginia 93-77.

Minnesota Will Hold Precinct Caucuses in Early February

Minnesota Will Hold Precinct Caucuses in Early February

Iowa Lawmakers Debate Bill on School Bible Classes

Iowa Officials Look at Bill That Would Make “Elective” Courses on the Bible

Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith Says Anxiety over NAFTA Has Eased Somewhat

Congressman Smith Says Anxiety over NAFTA Has Eased Somewhat