Ag Secretary Considering a Poultry Disaster Program

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack wants Congress to consider a disaster program for poultry producers, similar to what’s in place for livestock producers.

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Funding in the Air

The chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, Mike Conaway, says he’ll fight any increase in funding for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Congress Left With Few Days to Finalize Budget

When Congress returns from the August recess after Labor Day, they will have only a few days to work through the budget and keep the government funded into the new fiscal year which starts on October first.

Death Penalty Petition Continues in Nebraska

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has been holding town hall meetings around the state in the last couple of weeks.

75th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Underway

Up to a million people may descend on western South Dakota this week to take part in the 75th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Mid-American Economy Sees Weak Growth in July

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

Nebraska Best Burger Contest Underway

There is a twist in this year’s Nebraska Beef Council’s Best Burger Contest.

Search for New University President Continues in Iowa

The search committee for the new University of Iowa president is getting closer.

Twins Fall In Series Finale

Logan Morrison’s RBI double in the 11th inning broke the tie and Austin Jackson added a two-run double as the Seattle Mariners outlasted the Minnesota Twins 4-1 on Sunday.

Milone Goes On DL

The Minnesota Twins will place pitcher Tommy Milone on the 15-day disabled list with a mild left elbow strain, retroactive to Aug. 1.