Nebraska Governor Please with Spending Plan

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts is pleased with the $8.6 billion spending plan for the next two years.

South Dakota Senator Recognizes Air Veterans

In honor of the Memorial Day observance, South Dakota Senator John Thune made a floor speech recognizing the air aces of American military forces.

Frost Damage in Row Crops Starting to Emerge

After initial thoughts the crop had escaped damage from the recent cold temperatures, some problems are starting to show up…

Insect Management Knowledge Program to Provide Insect Answers

Monsanto has announced that six recipients will be awarded research grants as part of their new Insect Management Knowledge Program.…

Iowa Group Still Working Against Rock Island Clean Wind Project

The group opposing the Rock Island Clean Wind project is still working to get Iowa lawmakers to pass legislation limiting eminent domain.

Region’s Bridges Are Among Worst in the Nation

A report released this week by the TRIP group a private non profit organization shows that Iowa has the third worst bridges in the country with 22 percent structurally deficient.

Legislation to Allow Packer Ownership of Livestock Has a Long Way to Go

Time is running short for Nebraska State Legislators this session and a measure that would allow Packer ownership of swine and dairy has only gotten as far as the first round of debate .

Cooperative Members to Vote on Possible Merger Next Week

Ballots go out next Wednesday to North Central and South Dakota Wheat Grower’s cooperative members regarding possible unification of those co-ops.

Increased Patrol on I-90 Memorial Day Weekend

Law enforcement agencies in South Dakota and Minnesota will be out in full force this weekend along Interstate 90.

Weather Trends Positive for Northern Plains

It looks like weather trends may turn more positive for the northern plains into early summer.