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Sand pledges PBM crack down if he’s elected governor

May 18, 2026 Ashley Anderson

State Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat who’s running for governor, says it’s time to “crack down” on pharmacy benefit managers or PBMs that restrict...

Eastern South Dakota farmer finishes planting ahead of schedule

May 18, 2026 Ashley Anderson

A farmer in eastern South Dakota says the growing season is off to a good start on his farm now that the corn and...

76% of U.S. corn, 67% of soybeans planted

May 18, 2026 Ashley Anderson

Corn and soybean planting is moving quickly this spring, running well ahead of the national average. The USDA says 76% of U.S. corn has...

Planting ends for some Missouri farmers as rain returns

May 18, 2026 Ashley Anderson

Planting wrapped up for some Missouri farmers before the rain resumed earlier this week. Rance Daniels, who farms in the Missouri Bootheel, says he...

Michigan congresswoman says farmers were key in turning the tide for E15

May 18, 2026 Ashley Anderson

A Democratic sponsor of E-15 legislation says passing the bill through the U.S. House was much more difficult than it should have been. Michigan’s...

Biogas Council leader says digestate can help with fertilizer crisis

May 18, 2026 Ashley Anderson

The leader of the American Biogas Council says digestate from anaerobic digesters is a great source of crop nutrients. Patrick Serfass with the American...

Former Hartford police officer charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting of St...

May 18, 2026 Ashley Anderson

Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam. (Tyler Russell/Connecticut Public via Getty Images) (HARTFORD, Conn.) — Former Hartford police officer Joseph Magnano was charged with first-degree manslaughter...