Ag Secretary Vilsack Says Another Bird Flu Outbreak Possible

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says another outbreak of avian influenza could occur with the spring wild bird migration.  Minnesota Turkey…

Senate to Take up National Biotech Labeling Bill

The Senate is expected to take up a national voluntary biotech labeling measure sometime this month.  As a result, Ag…

Hershey to Drop Biotech Sugar Beet Sugar

The Hershey Company has decided to no longer use sugar produced from sugar beets in its chocolates.  They will transition…

Outcome of Iowa Caucus Could Impact Future of RFS

The outcome of the Iowa Caucus could have a major impact on the future of the Renewable Fuels Standard.  A…

South Dakota Rancher Running for NFU Vice President

Meade County South Dakota rancher Tammy (bay-zull)Basel is running for Vice President of the National Farmers Union.  The election will…

Northwestern Energy Guarding Against Hack Attacks

Some cyber security experts have said a weak spot in the US could be our electric grid, and that an extensive hack could cripple large parts of the power system.

Mid America Economy Continues Slide

The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index for December, a leading economic indicator for a nine-state region stretching from Arkansas to North Dakota, was down again for the month.

Flood Repairs Wrap Up at Gavins Point Dam

One thing that wrapped up with the end of 2015 was repair work on Gavins Point Dam.

Vikings Claim Division Title

The Minnesota Vikings won the NFC North by holding on for a 20-13 win Sunday night over the Green Bay Packers.

Chiefs Add To Win Streak

Alex Smith threw two touchdown passes and the Chiefs held on for a 23-17 victory Sunday to give them a franchise-best 10 straight wins entering the postseason.