ACE Official Pleased Other Countries Ramping Up Ethanol Use

China is working to increase its use of ethanol and will need to import more of it to reach 10…

Senators Press the University of Nebraska on Free Speech

State Senators unhappy with the reaction of the University of Nebraska to complaints that it mistreats conservative students say they will sponsor legislation guaranteeing freedom of speech on the Lincoln campus.

Growth Energy Encouraged By Congressional Support For Robust RFS Levels

A group of both Senate and House members have written to the Environmental Protection Agency backing higher 2018 RFS obligations…

Briar Cliff Events Focus on Native American Children

Briar Cliff University in Sioux City has been hosting a series of educational events this week dealing with Native American children

SD Legislative Committee Considers the Shelf Life of Eggs

The Rules Review Committee of the South Dakota Legislature recently talked about the shelf life of eggs.

Farm Bureau Leader Says Economic Analysis Needed For NAFTA

A bipartisan group of Senators sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross asking the administration to conduct a robust…

Farm Group President Says Alternative Farm Bill Won’t Likely Pass

An Oregon Congressman has introduced an alternative Farm Bill. Representative Michael Blumenauer’s legislation would eliminate the Agricultural Risk Coverage and…

Minnesota Farm Group President Has Concerns With Tax Reform Legislation

Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson, ranking member on the House Ag Committee says the Senate tax bill is closer to something…

Vikings Add To Streak

Case Keenum threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score all in the first half to give the Minnesota Vikings a double-digit lead and they went on to beat the Detroit Lions 30-23 Thursday.

Weekend Showdowns Begin

A Friday showdown and a Saturday playoff highlight this weekend’s action for area college football teams.