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Iowa Ag Secretary Says Governor Declares Disaster Counties Due to December Storm

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has asked for federal disaster declarations in more than half of the states 99 counties as…

Iowa Farmland Values Hit Record Highs

Iowa farmland values are at record levels according to the most recent survey done by Iowa State University. Associate professor…

NBB Releases Biodiesel Blenders Credit Study Ahead of Possible Extension

As an extension of the biodiesel blenders credit is being considered by Congress as part of the Build Back Better…

Action Packed 2022 Legislative Session Expected

The 2022 session of the South Dakota legislature may be only thirty-seven days but promises to be action packed.

SD Legislators to Debate Marijuana Again

South Dakota legislators will again debate marijuana in the 2022 session.

SD D.O.T. Waiting on Federal Funding

While Congress is racing to wrap up its work for the year, states are still waiting to see how much and when they will see funding for many programs.

State Pay Raise May hit Local Governments

Governor Kristi Noem has proposed giving state employees a six percent raise as part of her 2023 budget plan.

Milbank Murders Under Investigation

Milbank Police are investigating the deaths of two people

Nebraska State Patrol Out for the Holidays

As Nebraskans celebrate the holidays and ring in a new year, Nebraska State Troopers will be diligently working to keep roads safe throughout the state.

Group Asks for DOJ Investigation into Record Fertilizer Prices

The Family Farm Action Alliance has asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate whether recent spikes in fertilizer prices…

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