University of Iowa Salaries Not Competitive

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld has asked the deans of each college on the Iowa City campus to evaluate faculty compensation and flag areas of concern.

Minnesota Turkey Growers Ready for Thanksgiving

As we head into Thanksgiving, Steve Olson with the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association weighs in on the recovery from last…

Hospitals Cooperate to Reduce Early Elective Births in SD

Less than a year after First Lady Linda Daugaard issued a challenge to hospitals throughout the state, all 24 birthing hospitals in South Dakota have pledged to help reduce early elective deliveries.

Banks Dealing with new “Chip” Cards

You may have already received new credit or debit card with the enhanced “chip” security system embedded in it.

ASI Pleased Scrapie Comment Period Extended

American Sheep Industry Association officials confirm their industry has been granted a thirty day extension to comment on scrapie rules…

Pork President Pleased South Africa’s Agoa Benefits Suspended

The Obama administration has announced that starting January 1, South Africa will lose its privilege to ship into the United…

NGFA Wants Long Term Transportation Bill Passed

The House and Senate have until November 20 to conference a transportation bill. The short term extension ends on that…

Wheat Check Off Study Shows High Return

A U.S. Wheat Associates study funded by USDA’s Foreign Ag Service shows wheat producers invested an average of $ 4.9…

Bird Flu Quarantine Lifted In Iowa

The Quarantine on 72 Iowa poultry operations has been lifted following the avian influenza outbreak that hit this spring. Iowa…

The City of Yankton in a Pretty Good State

The City of Yankton is seeing signs of more growth in homes and businesses.