More Wind Turbines Coming to Iowa

More wind turbines are coming to Iowa. Alliant Energy announced plans for a one-billion-dollar project to expand the Whispering Willow Wind Farm in Franklin County

Senator Rounds Tours Dakota Ethanol, Talks RFS with Corn Growers

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds met with corn producers and officials of Dakota Ethanol at their plant in Wentworth yesterday.…

Farm Program Signup Deadline August 1

The signup deadline for the farm program for 2016 is August 1. Farmers that elected to participate in either the…

Corps Approves Dakota Access Oil Pipeline Project in Iowa

The Army Corps of Engineers has given final approval and granted a permit in Iowa to the Dakota Access Oil…

Groups Oppose ChemChina Syngenta Merger

Food and Water Watch and the National Farmers Union are asking the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States…

Nebraska Ag Leaders Working Group Meets with Governor

The recently formed Nebraska Ag Leaders Working Group met this week with Governor Pete Ricketts to talk about several concerns…

Tree Problem for the James River

Anyone familiar with the course of the James River in eastern South Dakota has seen the countless trees that have dropped into the river over the years.

SD Chamber Opposes Ballot Issue

The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry will oppose IM-23 that is on the ballot this fall.

Yankton County Commission Looks to Tax Opt Out for Additional Road Funds

The Yankton County Commission has passed a property tax opt out and an increase in the wheel tax to fund ongoing road expenses.

Williams Retires A Viking

The Minnesota Vikings have signed five-time All-Pro defensive tackle Kevin Williams to a one-day contract so he can formally retire as a member of the team.