SD Senator Mike Rounds on the President & Protestors

President Trump has been critical of protestors, especially those that were across from the White House, calling them “terrorists” in a letter he released. That area was cleared by federal authorities so the President could walk to a church across the street.

Mt Rushmore Fireworks Plan Released

After being absent for almost a decade, the Independence Day Fireworks Display returns to Mount Rushmore this year.

SD Universities Adjust Fall Schedules

South Dakota’s public university students will return to their campuses on August 19th to start the fall term and wrap up by Thanksgiving.

Iowa Corn Growers Association Priority Bills Focusing On Biofuels

Iowa legislators at their first day back at the Capital this week reauthorized the Iowa Biofuel tax differentials. The lawmakers…

Court Rules Against Dicamba Products

A federal appeals court has ruled EPA’s approval of dicamba products has ended effective immediately. This includes XtendiMax, Engenia and…

Waterways Council Monitoring Infrastructure Legislation Movement

The Waterways Council is monitoring a pair of infrastructure bills making their way through Congress. In the House, Transportation Committee…

FSA Administrator And Congressman Says CFAP Will Help Producers But More Is Needed

Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce spoke with South Dakota farmers on a conference call hosted by South Dakota Corn…

Task Force Chair Says Court Decision On Dicamba Leaves Few Options For Growers

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has issued a decision vacating the registration of three dicamba herbicides.…

Meridian Bridge Inspection Delayed

The double deck, Meridian Bridge over the Missouri River at Yankton was reopened as a walking-biking bridge in 2011, after the new, four lane Discovery Bridge was completed.

Competitive Race in District 19

One of the more competitive legislative races this week was the contest for the state House in District 19.