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Farm Group Economist Says John Deere Strike Will Have Impact On Ag Economy

Last Thursday 10,000 workers at 14 John Deere plants in a five state area went on strike. That was following…

School Districts Looking for Support Staff

While many school districts have been trying to fill teaching openings, they are also dealing with other staff shortages.

NCBA To Comment During Roundtable On WOTUS Rewrite

The Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps are not done taking input on their rewrite of the Clean Water Act…

Ag Groups Asking President To Expand E-15 Use To Battle High Pump Prices

The Iowa Corn Grower’s Association along with the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association are asking the Biden Administration to take immediate…

Big Sioux River Projects Underway

While the South Dakota Department of Ag and Natural Resources works out plans for using three million dollars to improve water quality in the Big Sioux River, other projects are underway.

Grant to Locate & Move Workers

Yankton Thrive is getting a grant to help local employers find workers.

Drought Future Impacts

The impacts of widespread drought and low livestock prices could show up by the time the 2022 South Dakota legislative session wraps up.

Two Killed in Pennington County Crash

Two people died and another person was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday afternoon south of Rapid City.

Agronomist Says Tar Spot Infestations Expanding In Iowa

Tar Spot, a fungal disease that shows up on corn husks and leave and can be seen by black spots…

Nebraska State Revenue Continues Above Estimates

The Nebraska Department of Revenue is reporting September state general fund tax receipts were seven hundred three million dollars, about nineteen percent above monthly projections

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