Iowa Budget Negotiations “Delicate”

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says state budget negotiations have entered a “very delicate” phase.

Nebraska Legislature Avoiding Difficult Debates

A state senator claims the Nebraska legislature has moved too quickly on the bills it should consider thoroughly…and spent too much time on lesser matters.

Plans Progressing for Major Pork Processing Plant in Northern Iowa

A North Carolina-based, multi-generational family-owned company revealed itself as the owners of what will be a 240 million dollar pork processing facility in Mason City Iowa.

SD Medical Students Get Their Match

Medical students at the University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine in Sioux Falls, Rapid City and Yankton had their “Match Day” last Friday.

Major Snow Storm Takes Aim at the Missouri Valley

A winter storm continues to intensify as it approaches the northern plains.

Trade Groups Want West Coast Port Labor Talks to Start

A coalition of trade associations wants the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association to start contract…

Some Elevators Not Accepting Dicamba Tolerant Soybeans

Some Midwestern grain elevators, including ADM, are telling farmers they will not accept Dicamba tolerant soybeans without European Union approval.…

Alternative Biodiesel Sources Show Promise

A University of Illinois Study says biodiesel from sugar cane is more economical than biodiesel from soybeans. The study indicates…

Pushback in Iowa on Using Education Funding for Water Quality

Some Iowa state lawmakers have decided they don’t want to tap education funding to address water quality concerns. They’re instead…

Study Says Ag Gag Laws Reducing Consumer Trust

A University of British Columbia study says laws designed to prohibit hidden camera filming substantially reduce consumer trust in U.S.…