SD PUC Chair Kristie Fiegen Running for Another Term

Kristie Fiegen, currently the Chair of the three-member South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, is running for another six year term.

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds; President Makes a Surprising Turn on TPP

In a meeting with farm state Congressional representatives, President Trump reversed course, and says he has asked trade officials to explore the possibility of rejoining the Trans Pacific Partnership

South Dakota Regents Change Brings Questions from Lawmakers

A change in leadership at the South Dakota Board of Regents has the attention of state lawmakers.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley Prepares for Supreme Court Arguments

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley will be before the US Supreme Court on Tuesday, arguing the state’s case for imposing sales taxes on out of state, online retailers.

House Ag Committee Releases 2018 Farm Bill Draft

The House Ag Committee released its draft of the 2018 farm bill yesterday. Chairman Mike Conaway says the Agriculture &…

President Says Administration to Lift RVP Rule to Allow E15 Sales Year-Round

At a White House meeting Thursday, President Donald Trump said his administration will lift the EPA’s Reid Vapor Pressure Rule…

NCBA Pushes USDA on Fake Meat Designation

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association members are asking federal lawmakers and USDA to limit the definition of “beef” and “meat” to…

Planting Delays Bring Into Question When Farmers Should Switch Maturities

Winter is returning to the northwestern corn belt adding to farmer’s concerns about planting delays in the region. Pioneer Field…

Study Shows Three States Most Vulnerable to China Trade Retaliation

IHS Markit, a business and financial consulting company, has released an analysis showing the three states most vulnerable to ag…

Record Drug Bust in Yankton

The ongoing investigation of a drug bust in Yankton has resulted in the seizure of over four hundred forty thousand dollars in drugs and cash.