NPPC Pushing For Legislation To Alleviate Ag Labor Shortage

The foreign ag worker shortage in the United States is impacting America’s pork industry. Dustin Baker, Deputy Director of Economics…

SD Democratic Governor Candidate Billie Sutton Running on Government Transparency

State Senator Billie Sutton of Burke, who is running for the democratic nomination for Governor in South Dakota, is making government transparency a major issue in his campaign

NCBA Assessing Possible Damage From China’s Trade Retaliation

Chinese officials this week announced a new list of U.S. products they’re retaliating against following President Trump’s decision to place…

Northwestern Energy Adding Smart Meters

Northwestern Energy will soon start installing “smart meters” across its electric and natural gas networks.

South Dakota Corn Growers Want Solid Crop Insurance In New Farm Bill

South Dakota Corn Grower’s Association members shared their concerns about the upcoming farm bill with Senator John Thune at a…

SD Public Utilities Commission Working on Tax Cut Savings

The massive tax cut bill passed by Congress late last year was a cash windfall for many companies, including investor owned utilities.

Iowa State University Study Looks At Farm Labor Concerns Of The Pork Industry

An Iowa State University Study commissioned by the National Pork Producers Council showed several factors leading to a decline of…

Twins Win Home Opener

Mitch Garver hit the go-ahead home run in the seventh for Minnesota, one inning after Miguel Sano tied the game with a two-run shot as the Twins powered their way past the Seattle Mariners for a 4-2 victory in their chilly home opener.

One Dead in Lyman County Crash

One person died and two others were seriously injured in a one-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday morning west of Presho.

Softball Showdown Split

South Dakota State and South Dakota split a doubleheader at V.J. & Angela Scutt Catholic High School Thursday, with the Jackrabbits claiming game one 5-4 before falling in the finale, 7-0.