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State Senators Concerned About Treatment of Conservatives on University of Nebraska Lincoln Campus

Senator Erdman Concerned About Treatment of Conservatives on University of Nebraska Lincoln Campus

Cattle Group President Says U.S. Should Keep Brazilian Beef Ban In Place

Brazilian officials are still expecting to resume exports of fresh beef to the United States early this year. Despite that,…

Biodiesel Supporters Hoping To Get Tax Extenders Provision In Continuing Resolution

Congress failed to pass a tax extenders measure containing the biodiesel tax credit before adjourning for the Christmas holiday. However,…

Nebraska Unicameral Opens 2018 Session Today Liking Looking At Taxes

The 2018 Nebraska Unicameral begins in Lincoln today. State Cattlemen Association Vice President of Legislative Affairs Laura Field says she…

ISU Extension Ag Engineer Cautions Barn Safety To Prevent Fires

Fires in livestock facilities are a major challenging with the recent cold snap. Iowa State University Extension Ag Engineer and…

Minnesota Pork Producers To Set Legislative Priorities At Annual Meeting

The Minnesota Pork Producers Association will be setting their state legislative agenda and discussing issues important to the industry in…

Northwestern Energy Sees Spike in Natural Gas Usage

The record cold temperatures over the New Year’s weekend pushed heating units hard in homes and businesses.

Nebraska Senator to Take Another Run at Property Tax Cut

Nebraska legislators begin the 2018 session this week with the budget and tax reform as top issues.

Yankton County Commission Approves Another Hog Barn Permit

The Yankton County Commission approved a conditional use permit, and waiver for the construction of a hog confinement building north of Mission Hill.

Differences of Opinion Among SD Republican Legislators

When the South Dakota legislature begins the 2018 session next week, republicans will continue to hold super majorities in both the House and Senate.

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SOUTH DAKOTA (Tim Henderson / Stateline) – September unemployment rates rose in 25 states and fell in 21 compared with…

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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – This week, Dusty Johnson announced his “Strong Schools” Plan to improve education in South Dakota.…

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