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Iowa Can Now Sell State Inspected Beef Across State Lines

The State of Iowa has entered into a Cooperative Interstate Shipment Agreement with USDA’s Food, Safety and Inspection Service to…

Dairy President Says DMC Working As It’s Intended To

The Farm Service Agency announced this week that March triggered the first payment to dairy farmers enrolled in the Dairy…

Easing the Isolation

As the state begins the process of testing all nursing home and assisted living center residents this week, it points out the isolation many have been under for weeks due to the pandemic.

Checkpoints Still on Reservation Highways

Highway checkpoints are still in place on roads across the Cheyenne River and Ogallala Sioux Reservations.

School Districts Working with Original Budget Plans

The Yankton School Board is in the beginning stages of the budget work for the next year.

China Blamed for the Coronavirus Pandemic

The Trump Administration is blaming China for allowing the coronavirus to escape a lab and then attempting to cover it up.

State of South Dakota Asks for Federal Help Dealing with Reservation Checkpoints

The stand off continues between the State of South Dakota and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe over check points on highways through the reservation.

Yankton County Commission Votes to Suspend Email Account

The Yankton County Commission voted to suspend the email account of Commissioner Gary Swensen.

Cattle Group President Thanks USDA For CFAP Aid

Details of the USDA’s CFAP or Coronavirus Food Assistance Program was unveiled this week. It provides $16 billion in direct…

ASA Vice President Says CFAP Assistance Is Timely And Helpful

USDA officials rolled out the details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program this week that provides direct aid to farmers.…

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