NPPC President Concerned About Port Stoppage

The slowdown at West Coast Ports due a labor dispute has been hurting export shipments which aren’t occurring. It’s also…

Nebraska Pork Group Supports LB 176 And 175

Nebraska Pork Producer Association members are backing Senator Ken Schilz’s measures, LB 176 and 175 heard before the Legislature’s Ag…

Healthcare Deadline Looms

The final deadline for those wishing to have health insurance coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace is this Sunday, February 15th.

Death Penalty Repeal Bill Killed

A South Dakota legislative committee listened to two hours of often emotional testimony from people supporting and opposing the death penalty.

Rounds Questions EPA Regulations

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, questioned the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) plan to regulate carbon emissions at a committee hearing.

Nebraska Farmers Union Opposes Packer Livestock Ownership Bill

Nebraska Farmers Union members are opposing a measure introduced in the Unicameral to allow pork processors to be able to…

Nebraska Farm Bureau Backs LB 175 And 176

Nebraska Farm Bureau leaders are supporting a pair of measures heard in Ag Committee of the Unicameral this week. LB…

Farm President Wants Section 179 Permanent

The White House is threatening to veto a House measure that would make permanent the Section 179 expensing allowance that…

Farm Groups Want Gray Wolf De Listed

Minnesota Farmers Union and Farm Bureau leaders are asking Congress to co sponsor legislation to get the Gray Wolf delisted…

Vikings To Get Early Start

The Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers will open the 2015 NFL preseason in the Hall of Fame game.