Extension Vet Advises Watch Livestock During Extreme Cold

Wet, Cold and Windy weather hitting this week in the Northern Plains is a drastic change to what we’ve seen…

Crofton Superintendent To Step Down

One of Nebraska’s longest serving school Superintendents will call it a career at the end of this school year.

Changes To Assessment Tests Proposed

A state task force assigned to review the assessments used to schools is recommending that the state adopt what are called the “Smarter Balanced” assessments.

NCGA Wants Robust RFS Volume Levels

Late last week the National Corn Grower’s Association along with six other groups sent a letter to President Obama asking…

Ricketts Credits Primary Experience For Election Win

Nebraska Governor-elect Pete Ricketts says his easy election victory over Democrat Chuck Hassebrook was a product of a very tight primary race.

Iowa Sued Over Voting Rights

The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against the State of Iowa on behalf of a Montrose woman who wants to get her voting rights back.

Nebraska Economy Looking Up

A new survey of Nebraska businesses sees some optimism breaking through.

Dairy Leader Says Immigration Bill Needs To Pass

President Obama says he’s ready to follow through with executive action in order to pass immigration reform. House Speaker John…

Minnesota State House Turns Republican

Last week’s election resulted in a big change in the state legislature in Minnesota. Minnesota Pork Executive Director Dave Preisler…

RFA Says Peru And Panama Good Markets For Ethanol

Last week representatives of the Renewable Fuels Association, U.S. Grains Council and Growth Energy traveled to Panama and Peru on…