SD Governor Kristi Noem Unhappy with Federal Funding Rules

All the signs are pointing to a major drop in state tax revenues.

Small Town Downtowns Trying to Survive

Over the past few years, downtown Vermillion has developed with a number of restaurants, bars and small retail shops. The ongoing pandemic is a threat to all of that.

SDFU President Says Boosting SNAP Benefits Positive For Rural America

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue this week announced that emergency benefit increases have reached $2 Billion per month for the Supplemental…

Corn Leaders Concerned At Revenue Losses For Cash Corn In NCGA Analysis

A National Corn Grower’s Association Analysis shows cash corn prices have declined by 16 percent on average as a result…

Nebraska Towns & Cities Helping Residents

From cities to villages, municipalities across Nebraska are working with state guidelines on social distancing.

SD Senator John Thune Working on Livestock Payment Plan

The US Ag Department is working through details of a plan to pay livestock producers for losses due to the impacts of the coronavirus on the market.

South Dakota Highway Traffic Down Sharply

More of the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are becoming clear.

SD Senate Investigation Committee to Meet Again

The Senate Interim Investigation Committee of the South Dakota legislature meets Friday to wrap up the inquiry into the behavior of two Senators.

ASA Task Force Survey Shows Producers Experiencing Stress Due To Pandemic

Stress levels are high among America’s soybean farmers as indicated in a survey done by an American Soybean Association Task…

Farm Group President Pleased Ag Included In Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program

Lawmakers reached agreement this week to allow agriculture to participate in the Small Business Administrations Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program.…