First Reports in on Falling State Revenues

While state revenues were running at or slightly above projections into March, it is expected those will drop as the economy hits the pandemic wall.

Health Care Systems Furlough Workers

Health care systems have had to furlough employees and cut hours in the face of a spreading pandemic.

Limit to Federal Funding

Between Congress and the Federal Reserve about six trillion dollars has been spent and made available to patch up the sinking economy in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

US Supreme Court Makes History with Live Audio

The US Supreme Court resumed hearing cases Monday after a break due to the pandemic but made history by having the arguments audio broadcast live.

City of Yankton Gets Federal Grant for Wastewater Repairs & Improvements

The US Economic Development Administration is giving the City of Yankton a six point four-million-dollar grant for repairs and upgrades to the wastewater treatment system.

Farm Leader Says Divestment By DFA Won’t Solve Concentration Problem

The U.S. Justice Department and Attorneys General in Wisconsin and Massachusetts have been conducting an antitrust investigation of Dairy Farmers…

Minnesota One Of Twelve States Eligible For Pilot Conservation Reserve Program

Minnesota is one of twelve states eligible for sign up in a pilot USDA Conservation Reserve Program called CLEAR 30.…

SD Industrial Hemp Rules Soon Going to the Feds

Industrial hemp production in South Dakota is getting closer but there are still regulatory hurdles ahead.

South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation Donates $150,000 To Feeding South Dakota

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation has postponed its Prime Time Gala scheduled for June…

Cattle Group’s Top Priorities Are Property Tax And Brand Bills As Unicameral Reconvenes

Nebraska Cattlemen Association officials are hoping State Senators when the reconvene address property taxes and pass a relief measure. The…