SD House Committee Derails Vaccination Exception Bill

Members of the South Dakota House & Human Services Committee heard over two hours of testimony Tuesday on a bill that would drop the requirement that kids be vaccinated before they start school.

DENR Surveys Big Sioux River Water Quality

The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources has issued an updated report on water quality in the upper Big Sioux River.

Looking for Consensus in Congress

Congress is back in session in Washington following their Presidents Day break.

City Not Picking & Choosing Businesses

The City of Yankton does not pick and choose potential business developments.

NRCS Reminds Producers Sign Up Deadline For EQIP Is March 20

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service reminds producers the sign up deadline for the next batch of funding under EQIP, the…

Farmers Union Urging Public And Transparent Process For MFP Payments

The National Farmers Union has sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue urging USDA to follow a public and…

Cattlemen’s President Optimistic About Ag Development Bill’s Chances In State House

Governor Kristi Noem’s Ag Development and Zoning Legislation passed the State Senate on Friday and is headed to the House.…

Cattle Groups Concerned With Allowance Of Beef Trade With Brazil

United States Cattle groups are voicing concern over U.S. approval of imported beef from Brazil. Brazil’s Agriculture Minister says the…

Coyote, Jackrabbit Lead Summit Honors

South Dakota and South Dakota State produced the Summit League basketball Players of the Week.

RFA President And CEO Pleased USDA Ag Innovation Agenda Supports Biofuels

Last week, the USDA announced its Agriculture Innovation Agenda. It includes policies that support renewable fuels, including ethanol, biodiesel, and…