Iowa House Passes Restrictions on Fetal Tissue Use

Republicans in the Iowa House have passed a bill that would create a state ban on both the sale AND donation of fetal tissue from abortions for use in medical research.

Political Disagreements Mark Open of Minnesota Legislature

One day into the 2016 Minnesota legislative session and already there is strong disagreement between Democrats and Republicans over a key issue.

Major Packing Plant Looking for Iowa Home

Mason City Iowa is in the running for an unnamed company to build a 245-million dollar pork processing facility that could eventually create two-thousand jobs.

USD Professor Working Up Real Old Style Beer

A USD anthropology professor is helping a Chicago Museum brew up some old style beer.

Nebraska Lawmakers Back Creation of Military and Veterans Affairs Commission

A measure that would create the Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs has advanced in the Nebraska legislature.

SD DENR Secretary Appears Before Senate Committee on EPA Rules

South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Steve Pirner appeared in front of the US Senate Environment and Public Works Committee in Washington.

Clock Ticking on NE Right to Farm Law

Nebraska Cattlemen Association members are hoping there’s still time for state senators to approve the measure calling for putting the…

Cattle Groups Oppose Worthing, SD Delivery Discount

The South Dakota Stock Grower’s Association, along with R-CALF USA, is urging the CME Group to withdraw their proposed rule…

USDA Announces $20 Million for Conservation Grants

USDA officials have announced up to $20 million is available nationally for competitive grants through the Conservation Innovation Grant program…

OMB Reviewing Organic Animal Welfare Standards

The White House Office of Management and Budget is reviewing a USDA rule on organic animal welfare standards. Current rules…