Spider Invasion Time

Keeping fall pests out can be a challenge, but being prepared and properly treating infestations can make fall a much more pleasant time for homeowners.

Lower USDA Budget Spending Supports Crop Insurance

The White House says overall spending for USDA in the last fiscal year was $5.5 billion lower than expected. One…

Speaker Candidates Have Ag Background

Two Congressmen considering a run for Speaker of the House have ag backgrounds. House Agriculture Committee Chair Mike Conaway from…

Sheep Industry Pleased with Herder Rule

The U.S. Department of Labor’s H-2A Herder final rule followed many of the sheep industry’s recommendations concerning wages and open…

Pork Partially Back on Prison Menus

The Bureau of Prisons partially put pork back on the federal prison menu, at least pork roasts. The action comes…

TTIP Needs to Include Biotech Approval Resolution

Trans Atlantic Trade Investment Partnership Act negotiators are meeting in Miami, Florida this week for their 11th round of discussions.…

Petitions Push Non-Partisan Ballot in SD

A proposed constitutional amendment in South Dakota would end partisan elections for all races on the ballot except for President.

Yankton County Commission Talking Road Work

Yankton County Commissioners are looking for options to fund road construction.

Teens Mixed on Texting & Driving

In observance of National Teen Driver Safety Week, State Farm Insurance released the results of a recent survey of young drivers ages 16-19.

Nebraska Public Health Prepares for Avian Flu

While animal health experts are carefully watching for signs of an autumn outbreak of avian flu, it is also a public health concern.