STC Executive Wants Congress To Pass Infrastructure Bills Following Pandemic Response

The Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition says the federal government is rightly dealing with the COVID 19 pandemic…

State Budget Cuts Ahead

A near halt in business statewide will cause a severe jolt to state revenues this year.

Challenges of Online Learning

Schools, students and parents are all learning how to cope with online lessons. Schools have been closed for several weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic and will be closed through the end of the academic year.

Economic Rescue Plan Covers Agriculture

The two point two trillion-dollar economic rescue plan passed by Congress also has about forty billion dollars included for agriculture.

All Nebraska Counties now under Directed Health Measures

While no statewide “Stay at Home” order was issued in Nebraska, “Directed Health Measures” are now in effect for all counties in the state.

Yankton Walmart Pharmacy Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

State Health officials announced today that an employee at the Yankton Walmart Pharmacy has tested positive COVID-19.

Nebraska Cattlemen President Says It’s Critical To Keep Beef Processing Plants Operating

Ten of the workers at the JBS Grand Island, Nebraska beef packing plant have tested positive for COVID 19. That…

ASA Pleased With EPA Registration Of Isoxaflutole On Genetically Engineered Soybeans

The Environmental Protection Agency has approved the registration of the use of isoxaflutole on genetically engineered soybeans. American Soybean Association…

Mid America Economy Needs Breakthrough

The Mid America economy has been stunned by the near shutdown of businesses following the spread of the coronavirus.

Looking for a New Dean of the USD Medical School

Dr. Mary Nettleman, Dean of the Medical School at the University of South Dakota announced earlier this year that she would retire at the end of June.