Arson Week in Iowa Kicks Off

This is “Arson Awareness Week” in Iowa.

Nebraska Republicans Finally Have a Say

Nebraska Republicans get their chance to weigh in on the presidential race a week from today (TUE)

Revenge Porn Could Soon be a Crime in Minnesota

So-called “revenge porn” on the Internet would be a crime and a victim could also sue for damages

Despite Wide Temperature Swings, Iowa Had an Average Month

April was a month of weather extremes in Iowa, from snow and frigid temperatures in the teens to warm, sunny days in the mid-80s.

Diversity Leaders at USD Appointed to Advisory Council

Diversity leaders at the University of South Dakota have been appointed to the advisory council for The National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education (NCORE)

R-CALF Files Lawsuit Against USDA on Beef Checkoff

The Ranchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund has filed suit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture alleging the agency’s Beef Checkoff…

Senate and Food Industry Divided on Biotech Labeling

The Senate and the food industry are divided on the biotech labeling issue. The Senate is negotiating a compromise between…

Iowa Ag Secretary on Water Quality Funding

Iowa lawmakers wrapped up the 2016 legislative session on Friday. Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey thanked legislators for the $9.6…

Taiwan Could Lift Ban on Pork Produced With Ractopamine

Agricultural representatives from Taiwan have threatened a large scale protest if the country lifts its ban on pork produced with…

SD Corn Adds Sustainability Director

The South Dakota Corn Growers Association has added a new position of Sustainability Director. Corn Grower’s Executive Director Lisa Richardson…