Pork Processing Plants Partially Restarting In The Region

Two pork packing plants will resume partial operations today in the region. JBS in Worthington, Minnesota is restarting as well…

Wheat Commission Director Says South Dakota Winter Wheat Looking Good

As April wrapped up last week, the winter wheat condition in South Dakota was looking good. That’s according to Reid…

Ethanol And Farm Groups Oppose API’s Petition To Change RFS Obligations

A coalition of ethanol and farm groups led by the American Coalition for Ethanol have sent a letter to EPA…

Yankton City Commission Rolls Back Health Restrictions

The Yankton City Commission, during a special meeting Friday, voted to rescind the emergency health ordinance that had limited public gatherings and shut down a number of businesses.

Farm Bureau Official Says Minnesota Senate Tax Package Positive For Agriculture

The Minnesota Senate has approved a tax relief package in responding to the coronavirus pandemic. The measure passed on a…

Losing Students in the Pandemic Shuffle

After classes were dismissed in mid-March, school districts had to scramble to put together distance learning packets and online classes. In that scramble some kids may have been lost.

Losses To Nebraska Agriculture Pegged At $4 Billion From Coronavirus Pandemic

Nebraska’s State Agriculture Director says the amount of aid the USDA has come out with for agriculture nationally for coronavirus…

OCM Calling For The Break Up Of The Big Four Meat Packers

The Organization for Competitive Markets is calling for the breakup of the Big Four meatpacking companies, Cargill, National Beef, JBS,…

Risks Ahead for the Mid America Economy

The economy in the nine state Mid America Region is stalling badly in a reaction to the coronavirus pandemic.

South Dakota Universities Planning on Fall Return to Classes

The South Dakota Board of Regents has decided that fall classes will be hold on campus at the state’s universities. Classes have been online since spring break in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.