Hog Slaughter Concerns Continue Due to Labor Issues and Tight Numbers

Hog slaughter continues to run well below a year ago as a function of labor issues in processing plants, but…

MI River Locks and Dams to Get $829 Million

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is investing $829 million in lock and dam modernization projects along the upper Mississippi…

NE Farm Bureau Report Details Importance of Exports to State

The Nebraska Farm Bureau is calling on the Biden administration to step up their trade agenda, after a lack of…

SD House Committee on Investigation Wraps Up Two Days of Testimony

Two members of the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation were the focus of the second day of testimony before members of the South Dakota House Select Committee on Investigation.

Challenge Filed to June Primary Amendment

A legal challenge has been filed on an amendment scheduled to be on the June primary ballot in South Dakota.

SD Senate Approves “Fairness in Women’s Sports” Bill

The bill to protect fairness in women’s sports was up for debate in the South Dakota Senate Wednesday.

Few Open Hospital Beds

Space for acute care of medical issues continues to be a problem

Plan to Expand Nursing Education Facilities Passes out of the SD Senate Education Committee

A plan to improve and expand nursing programs in western South Dakota was approved by the Senate Education committee.

Iowa Farm Bureau Policy Efforts Focused on Biofuels in 2022

Iowa Farm Bureau is focused on biofuels expansion through state and federal policy efforts in the new year.  President Brent…

Nebraska Cattlemen Priorities Align with Governor

The Nebraska Cattlemen Association was pleased with Governor Pete Ricketts State of the State address.  President Brenda Masek says it…