Ryan Sees Better Mauer Return

Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan says he believes Joe Mauer can return to .300 hitting after one of the worst offensive seasons of his career.

Wild Readies For Season

The Minnesota Wild have placed right wing Justin Fontaine on injured reserve to set their initial roster for the regular season.

Iowa Harvest Moving Quickly

Iowa farmers are making rapid harvest progress.

Iowa Senate Democrats Dispute Republican Governor Terry Branstad

Iowa Senate democrats say Governor Terry Branstad is overstepping his authority.

Dealing With the Iran Nuclear Deal

Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry says Congress needs to keep tabs on the Iran nuclear deal.

Nebraska Economy Will Survive the Loss of ConAgra

ConAgra leaving Omaha will cause some economic problems.

Pork Industry Hails Trans Pacific Partnership

The 12 country negotiators including the United States have wrapped up an agreement on the Trans Pacific Partnership. USDA analysis…

National Farmers Union Wants Changes in TPP Deal

National Farmers Union officials have several concerns with the just concluded Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement. NFU President Roger Johnson says…

House Ag Committee Hearing on Dietary Guidelines

The House Agriculture Committee has set a hearing for Wednesday to review the process of developing the 2015 Dietary Guidelines.…

Cause of PEDV Spread Identified

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has released a report linking contaminated flexible intermediate bulk containers to the spread…