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Water protections gaining momentum in Indiana General Assembly

Water rights remain a legislative priority for Indiana Farm Bureau and its members, and its being addressed by the General Assembly. Director of public policy Andy Tauer says there has progress with Senate Bill 28. “This would put protections not only for just farmers... Read More.

Attorney general asks DOGE to investigate Grain Belt Express

Missouri’s Attorney General has asked the Trump administration to investigate a $4.9 billion federal loan awarded to the Grain Belt Express. The project would construct transmission lines across Missouri to transport wind-generated energy from Kansas to Indiana. In a letter, Attorney General Andrew Bailey... Read More.

Wisconsin dairy groups sue state’s Attorney General

Two of Wisconsin’s dairy organizations have sued State Attorney General Josh Kaul. The Wisconsin Dairy Alliance and the Venture Dairy Cooperative have filed a lawsuit against Kaul, challenging his decision to outsource the department’s environmental litigation work.  Kim Bremer is the Executive Director for... Read More.

Ag groups watching IL General Assembly

Ag groups say they’re closely watching several legislative proposals in the Illinois General Assembly. Jennifer Tirey, executive director with the Illinois Pork Producers Association, says their members are concerned over potential livestock regulations. “There are several pieces of legislation that dropped the very last... Read More.

Additional Attorneys General join John Deere suit

Three more states are suing Deere & Company arguing the company restricts farmers’ ability to repair equipment and unfairly inflates costs. Attorneys General from Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arizona now join the Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from Illinois and Minnesota who filed the... Read More.

Rice County General Election Results

By Lucky Kidd RICE COUNTY, Kan. — In Rice County, Nick Sowers captured 78 percent of the vote for Sheriff, with a write-in effort by Incumbent Bryant Evans, who Sowers defeated in the August primary, getting 22 percent. 3rd District County Commissioner Terry David won... Read More.

Reno County General Election Results

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson voters apparently have turned the westernmost Democrat in the Kansas Legislature out of office. Republican Kyler Sweely, who survived efforts to keep him off the ballot and a primary win over a candidate backed by Reno County Republican... Read More.