Milk Executive Says H2A Rulemaking Positive But More Immigration Reform Needed

Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue is praising proposed rulemaking by the U.S. Department of Labor on moving ahead with rule making…

Nebraska Farmer Pleased Judge Halts Keystone XL Pipeline Pending Environmental Review

U.S. District Court Judge Brian Morris has issued a federal court order blocking the Trump administration’s permit for construction of…

SD Senator Mike Rounds; Congress Returns to a Busy Agenda

Congress will return to work in Washington this week following the mid term elections.

South Dakota Special Education Costs Rising Rapidly

The number of students receiving special education services is rising faster than enrollment growth, and that is pushing costs higher.

Egg Farmers President Says California Cage Ban Will Impact Other States

This week, California voters passed a ban on confining farm animals in cages. The National Association of Egg Farmers opposed…

NBB Opposing Commerce Department Review Of Dumping Duties On Argentina

The U.S. Commerce Department has granted a request from the government of Argentina to review U.S. trade duties placed on…

Iowa Congressman Steve King; Pushing Back Harder

Iowa Congressman Steve King says he will push back harder against media outlets that “don’t tell the truth.”

Yankton County Commission Approves More Hog Barn Permits

The Yankton County Commission approved conditional use permits for three new hog barns last week.

South Dakota Falling Short in Mental Health Services

A legislative committee found mental health services falling short in South Dakota

South Dakota Legislative Committee to Hear Agland Study

An interim committee of the South Dakota legislature will meet Tuesday to get the final report on a new soil ratings study.