Interim Legislative Committee Starting To Write New Industrial Hemp Bill

South Dakota’s Interim Legislative Hemp Study Committee is in the process of writing a bill that would legalize the growing…

Minnesota Agriculture And Health Departments Helping Farmers Deal With Stress

The Minnesota State Agriculture and Health Departments are teaming up to hold half a dozen meetings to help train individuals…

SD Board of Regents Looking at the Falling Numbers

A three percent dip in fall enrollment at South Dakota’s public universities will force a reaction from the Board of Regents.

Vaping and Schools

School districts across the state are dealing with kids and vaping in one form or another.

SD Legislators Looking to Help Struggling Counties

Several rounds of flooding mixed with some strong storms has created major problems for a number of counties.

South Dakota 4Hers Holding Several Events To Celebrate National 4H Week

This week through October 12 is National 4H week. The South Dakota 4H program just began its new year on…

R CALF Files Suit Against The USDA On Mandated Rule For RFID Tags

R-CALF USA has filed suit against USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in federal district court in Casper, Wyoming.…

Center For Rural Affairs Pleased With Broadband Funding But Wants Mapping Fix

The USDA has announced $152 million in rural broadband development funding. The funds support developing and improving rural broadband service…

NCGA President Says Signing Of Japan Trade Agreement Positive Step

This week, President Donald Trump signed the agriculture bilateral trade deal with Japan. National Corn Grower’s Association President and Iowa…

SD Board of Regents Concerned About Under Used Buildings

There has been a building boom of sorts at the six state universities over the past few years. That also means there are a number of older buildings not being used as much.