Bald Eagles Thriving in Nebraska

The number of active bald eagle nests in Nebraska is at an all-time high.

Searching for Long Term Solutions for the Indian Health Service

The Indian Health Service and its shortcomings were the topic of a hearing yesterday of the US Senate’s Indian Affairs Committee. A number of problems have been documented for many years, with the latest being the closure of the emergency room at the IHS hospital on the Rosebud Reservation.

Testing Opt Out Bill Tabled in SD House Committee

While there won’t be a head on challenge to “Common Core” education standards in the South Dakota legislature this year, there will be bills dealing with some of its details.

SD House Committee Narrowly Passes Meningitis Vaccination Bill

The South Dakota House Health & Human Services Committee narrowly approved a bill that would add a meningitis vaccination to the list of mandated immunizations needed before a child could go to public schools.

Farm Group Opposes ChemChina Deal to Buy Syngenta

Syngenta has agreed to a $43 billion cash offer from ChemChina to purchase their pesticide business. That’s pending shareholder and…

Monsanto Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans Get China Nod

Wednesday Monsanto announced its commercial launch plans for Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans after receiving import approval in China. U.S.…

ICON One of Farm Groups Opposing LB 176

The Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska are one of five agricultural groups opposing LB 176, a measure that would allow packers…

NASS Surveying Certified Organic Farmers

USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service is gathering new data on organic agriculture production. They’re surveying Certified Organic crop and livestock…

SDSU Pork Classic Showcases Large Industry Impact

The South Dakota pork industry will be showcased at the SDSU Pork Classic on Saturday in Brookings. SDSU Extension Swine…

Northeast Nebraska Disaster Preperation Group Meeting

The Northeast Nebraska Long Term Recovery Team (NNLTRT) has broadened their scope.