Lawmakers Push for SAFE Program

A group of bipartisan Senators led by John Thune of South Dakota and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota are asking Ag…

SD Senator Mike Rounds Questions EPA Decision on Ethanol

Ethanol backers are unhappy with new rules from the Environmental Protection Agency that could reduce the gallons of ethanol required to be used by oil companies.

Governors Talk About Workforce Development Cooperation

Workforce development was again a key issue at the Tri State Governors Conference. That gathering, in Dakota Dunes Monday brought together the Governors of South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa.

County Disaster Aid May be Short

Fifty-eight counties in South Dakota have been included in at least one federal disaster declaration this year. Most of those came from the late winter storms and flooding.

Yankton Schools Get Their Report Cards

Just as classes started this fall, the South Dakota Department of Education posted report cards for school districts.

GPAC Names Weekly Best

The Great Plains Athletic Conference has named it weekly football Players of the Week.

Jacks Sweep Soccer Awards

South Dakota State women’s soccer swept the Summit League’s weekly honors this week, as Leah Manuleleua and Maggie Smither were named the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively.

Mexican Trade Team in Nebraska to Learn About Ethanol Industry

Last week, a team of 20 Mexican industry leaders were in Nebraska touring farms and visiting ethanol processing plants. Nebraska…

USDA Challenged on SNAP Proposal

Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow questioned USDA officials last week at a hearing about the categorial eligibility rule…

Land Stewardship Program Members Lobby Congress on Trade and Ag Economy

Minnesota Land Stewardship Project members were in Washington D.C. last week talking with lawmakers about trade concerns and the depressed…