Despite Growth, Still Risks to the Regional Economy

While the economy in the Mid America region is expanding, there are continuing risks.

New Yankton Water Treatment Plant Now Online

The switches have been thrown and the pumps turned on. The new Yankton water treatment plant is online.

SD House Committee Passes Hemp Bill

The South Dakota House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee passed an amended industrial hemp bill this morning on a vote…

STC Reacts to Infrastructure Emphasis in State of the Union

During his State of the Union Speech, President Donald Trump talked about the need to improve the nation’s transportation infrastructure.…

Nationwide E15 Record Set

A new analysis from the Renewable Fuels Association found approximately 500 million gallons of E15 were sold nationwide in 2019,…

Protect the Harvest Releases Movie on Animal Activism in Region

Protect the Harvest has just released a movie showing the impact animal activism is having in the region and nation.…

OCM Concerned About Market Concentration, Walmart in Beef Business

Organization for Competitive Market members are expressing heightened concern at the increase in market concentration in agriculture in the United…

Corps of Engineers Clearing Flood Storage Space in Missouri River Reservoirs

The Corps of Engineers is stepping up the pace of expanding flood storage capacity on the big reservoirs on the Missouri River.

Medical Providers Working to Contain Health Care Costs

While there may be consensus that health care is too expensive and needs reform, there is no agreement on how to do that.

SD Senator Mike Rounds Announces Re-Election Bid

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has announced he plans to seek re-election.