SD Board of Regents Holding Strategic Planning Session

The South Dakota Board of Regents will meet in Ft Pierre next week for their annual strategic planning session.

NCBA Official Says Beef Quota Deal With The European Union A Big Win

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a beef quota agreement soon with the European Union. The National Cattlemen’s Beef…

National Biodiesel Board Wants The EPA To Raise Biodiesel RVOS For 2020 And 2021

National Biodiesel Board executives testified at an EPA field hearing in Michigan this week. Biodiesel Board’s Paul Winters says the…

Farm Bureau President’s Push For USMCA Ratification

The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing this week on the USMCA trade agreement. And Farm Bureau Presidents meeting in…

Extension Ag Economist Says MFP Payments Going To Those Hit The Hardest

It’s not surprising Market Facilitation Program Payments have been designated to go to the largest producers. Iowa State University Extension…

Twins Blow Lead, Lose In Extras

Newly acquired Twins reliever Sam Dyson blew a three-run ninth inning lead without retiring a batter, and Harold Ramirez hit a leadoff homer in the 12th to send the Miami Marlins past Minnesota 5-4.

USD Law School Students Get an Early Start

Law school students at the University of South Dakota get an early start on classes, with orientation set for August 12th.

EPA Regional Administrator Talks Carbon Sequestration And Biofuels On South Dakota Tour

EPA Regional Administrator Gregory Sopkin has been touring South Dakota looking at the future of biofuels, water quality and soil…

ISU Extension Specialist Says Beef Quality Assurance Certification Being Required

Packers and Sale Barns are starting to require that anyone selling them cattle be Beef Quality Assurance Certified. Iowa State…

Farmers Union Supporting Currency Realignment Legislation

Farmers Union is supporting legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate to realign the nation’s currency. Nebraska Farmers Union President John…