House Democrats Prioritize Transportation Reauthorization

House Democratic leaders Rosa DeLauro, Peter DeFazio and Louise Slaughter want Congress to prioritize Transportation Reauthorization Legislation over Trade Promotion Authority.

U.S. Trade Representative Makes Case Against Indonesian Restrictions

United States Trade Representative Michael Froman is asking the World Trade Organization to develop a dispute settlement panel to look at Indonesia’s import restrictions on U.S. agricultural products including beef.

Legislation to Allow Corporate Dairy and Swine Operations in North Dakota

North Dakota Farmers Union leaders and members are concerned about a measure that just passed the state legislature to allow non family corporations to own dairies and swine operations on no more than 640 acres of land or one square mile.

Measure to Clarify Pesticide Regulation Approved in Committee

Late last week the House Agriculture Committee approved and sent on the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act legislation of 2015.

Lawsuit Against EPA Over Delayed RFS Requirements

The American Petroleum Institute and American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers are suing EPA over their failure to release RFS volume requirements.

South Dakota Aging Rapidly

While South Dakota legislators had a long and loud debate over funding schools, roads and healthcare providers in the short term this session, there are long term trends that will need attention too.

Yankton Sales Tax Numbers Good

Sales tax numbers are off to a good start this year in Yankton.

Severe Weather Awareness Week In Nebraska, Iowa

This is severe weather awareness week in Nebraska and Iowa.

Coyotes Lose WNIT Heartbreaker

So close and yet so far in the University of South Dakota’s bid to move on in the WNIT.

Northern Iowa, Hawkeyes Out

Both Northern Iowa and Iowa were eliminated from the NCAA men’s basketball tournament Sunday.