Senate to Write the Next Bail Out Bill

The so called “Heroes Act” passed by the US House last month won’t get far in the Senate. It was a three trillion-dollar economic rescue package seen as the next step in the pandemic recovery.

Exiting LRC Employee Blames Legislators

A now former employee of the South Dakota Legislative Research Council told members of the Executive Board that the behavior of lawmakers led to his leaving.

Tropical Storm Hits Iowa & Minnesota

The remnants of tropical storm Cristobal continues to charge north through Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

EPA Announces Decision On Dicamba

The Environmental Protection Agency announced late Monday they were issuing a cancellation order for three dicamba herbicides, while allowing for…

44 Congressmen Call On Administration To Deny RFS Waiver Requests

44 members of Congress are urging President Trump to deny requests to waive the 2020 Renewable Fuel Standard Volumes. National…

Yankton City Commission Supports Federal Funding Resolution

The Yankton City Commission has approved a resolution in support of the “Cities are Essential” campaign launched by the National League of Cities.

Center For Rural Affairs Encouraged By Introduction Of Climate Solutions Bill

Senate Ag Committee ranking Democrat Debbie Stabenow has introduced the Growing Climate Solutions Act. The measure calls for creating an…

Nebraska Allowing Continued Dicamba Use Despite Court Ruling

Despite a U.S. Circuit Court decision that vacated the registration of three dicamba products, Nebraska’s Governor and State Agriculture Director…

Stock Grower’s President Says DOJ Taking Right Steps In Markets Investigation

The U.S. Justice Department’s antitrust division has sent civil investigative demands which are similar to subpoenas to the nation’s four…

Risks to the Mid America Economic Recovery

While the latest report on the Mid America economy showed some signs of recovery there are still some risks.