Gopher Great Passes On

Bob McNamara, an All-American football player for Minnesota in the 1950s and later a major fundraiser for the university, has died.

Timberwolves Sign Hummel

The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Robbie Hummel.

NCGA Hears About EPA RFS Delay At Corn Congress

Last week National Corn Grower members gathered in the nation’s capital for their Corn Congress and heard from EPA on…

Petroleum Group Wants RFS Decision Soon

The American Petroleum Institute like the ethanol industry is anxiously awaiting EPA’s decision on the 2014 volume requirements under the…

Algae Alert Issued

A health alert for toxic blue-green algae has been announced for multiple areas in Nebraska.

Milk Group Wants EU To Move On GI Issue In TTIP

European Union negotiators appear to be holding firm on their insistence for having geographical indicators imposed in the Trans Atlantic…

Rail Car Shortage Continues

A delegation of state officials was scheduled to travel to Washington last Friday and meet with the Surface Transportation Board about ongoing railroad shipment issues and delays.

Nebraska Cattle Group Holding State Meetings

The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Association is holding a series of meetings around the state this week to get input from their…

NFU Wants WOTUS Clarification

The National Farmers Union has sent a letter to EPA administrator Gina McCarthy asking them for more information about which…

Johnson Supports President On Border Issue

President Obama has requested that Congress earmark about four billion dollars to help the federal government slow down the flow of illegal immigrants coming across the US southern border.