NCBA Hails Court Decision Upholding Beef Checkoff

The United States District Court of Montana has ruled in favor of the USDA and the Montana Beef Council over…

City Projects May be Cut Back

A number of public projects planned or underway may have to slow down or stop due to the coronavirus outbreak.

More Federal Rescue Plans Expected

The massive two point two trillion dollar economic rescue plan passed by Congress last week won’t be the last one.

United States Cattlemen’s Association Wants Truthful Beef Label In FSIS Rule

The United States Cattlemen’s Association has gotten a response from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service on their petition…

Center For Rural Affairs Offering Express Loan Program

The Center for Rural Affairs is helping local businesses cope with the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic. A main…

SD Health Officials Doing Inventory of Hospital Beds

State officials are coordinating with health care providers on the number of hospital beds available and the number that could be quickly added.

Farm Group Lobbyist Expects Coronavirus And Budget Bills On Final Legislative Day

Today is the final day of the 2020 South Dakota Legislative session with the majority of lawmakers meeting on-line due…

Dairy Executive Says Having USDA Purchase Additional Dairy Products Could Help

The coronavirus crisis is hitting the U.S. dairy industry hard and the National Milk Producers Federation is looking to the…

Business Closings Difficult, Right Decision

Many cities and counties are passing bans on gatherings of ten or more people and asking bars and restaurants to only serve carry out customers.

District 18 Representative Jean Hunhoff to Make Senate Run

District 18 state Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton has filed to run for the District 18 Senate seat