Puppy Mills Debated

The chairman of the Nebraska legislature’s Agriculture Committee says he has heard the complaints…and will address the issue of so-called puppy mills this legislative session.

Gas Tax Bill Would Limit Borrowing

Key legislators involved in crafting a bill to raise the state tax on motor fuel in Iowa by a dime a gallon say the legislation will include an attempt to rein in county borrowing for road and bridge projects.

Nurse Practitioners Bill Being Considered

A bill that would give nurse practitioners more freedom has moved forward in the Nebraska Unicameral.

Cattle Groups Want Check Off Increase

Several cattle industry groups are supporting a Memorandum of Understanding that would increase the beef checkoff and make some changes…

Wind Association Supports State Senate Measure

The South Dakota Wind Energy Association says a measure introduced in the state legislature, SB 180 will help attract more…

Nebraska Cattlemen Back Development Bill

The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Association is backing LB 106, a measure introduced by Senator Dan Watermaier to enhance livestock development projects.…

Minnesota Governor Proposes Mandated Buffers

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has proposed mandated buffer areas around water bodies in the state to enhance the wildlife habitat.…

Farm Bureau Opposes Aerial Wetland Mapping

The South Dakota Farm Bureau is working with NRCS to make changes to their proposal that would allow offsite methods…

Cyclones Lose To Sooners

TaShawn Thomas had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 17 Oklahoma defeated No. 14 Iowa State 94-83 on Monday night to move into sole possession of second place in the Big 12.

Wayne’s Spencer In Spotlight

Senior Jordan Spencer from Wayne State is this week’s Northern Sun Conference women’s basketball player of the week in the South Division.