Supporters Push for School Vouchers in Iowa

Advocates of a “voucher” program, so state tax dollars “follow the student” to a public OR private school, made their case to Iowa Governor Terry Branstad.

Nebraska Colleges Adding Programs for Rural Lawyers

A new program at the University of Nebraska at Kearney hopes to encourage students to take up law in rural Nebraska counties.

New Energy Plan for the State of Iowa

Iowa Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled a new energy plan for the state.

Nebraska Population Continues Steady Growth

The U.S. Census estimates released this week shows Nebraska’s population topped 1.9 million residents for the first time in history.

Missouri River Basin Run Off Should Not Be an Issue

With winter, just now officially underway, we are a long way from the spring run off season.

Yankton County Commission Sets 2017 Carry Over

At their final meeting of the year, Yankton County Commissioners heard that they will carry over about two point three million dollars into next year’s budget.

IRFA Pleased Iowa Energy Plan Includes Renewable Fuels

On Wednesday Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled the Iowa Energy Plan, which sets the state priorities and provides strategic guidance…

Farm to Market Study Shows Need for Infrastructure Investment

A recent study warns that future soybean production increases, along with infrastructure improvements by South American competitors, could suppress the…

China Eyeing Trade Deal as U.S. Leaves TPP Deal

President-elect Donald Trump’s recent announcement that he intends to withdraw the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal in favor…

National Pork Board Ramps up Promotion in Light of Record Supplies

Pork production in the United States has been at record levels for the 4th quarter of 2016, but pork producers…