SD Legislators Making No Budget Promises

Members of the Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota Legislature toured state facilities east and west river during the interim break, and heard about funding issues.

Nebraska NRCS Encouraging Farmer Participation In No Till November Campaign

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Nebraska is encouraging farmers to improve their soil health with their No Till November…

EWG Wants Farm Payments Targeted

The Environmental Working Group has released their updated Farm Subsidy Data Base. EWG Senior Analyst for Economics Ann (weer) Weir…

POET DSM Achieves Breakthrough On Commercialization Of Cellulosic Biofuels

POET DSM officials says they’ve reached a breakthrough in cellulosic biofuels that’s been their biggest hurdle toward commercialization. POET DSM…

SD Banks Watching Federal Reserve Changes

President Trump has nominated Jerome Powell to be the new Chairman of the Federal Reserve in February, when the term of current Chair, Janet Yellen runs out.

Soybean President Concerned Biodiesel Tax Incentive Not In Tax Reform Bill

The tax reform measure that will be up before the House Ways and Means Committee has several provisions in it…

NPPC Chief Vet Testifies In Favor Of Increased Ag Research Funding

National Pork Producers Council’s Chief Veterinarian Dr. Liz Wagstrom testified last week in front of the House Subcommittee on Research…

SD Governor Candidate Billie Sutton Worried About Political Divisions

The democratic candidate for Governor in South Dakota is concerned about the growing political divide in the state and country.

Minnesota Sues CenturyLink over Billing Policies

A recent lawsuit filed against CenturyLink by Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is prompting policy changes for the company

Gross Wins National Showdown

In a matchup between the top-two ranked wrestlers at 133 pounds in preseason polls, South Dakota State’s Seth Gross scored a 7-1 decision over Michigan’s Stevan Micic Sunday afternoon at the 52nd annual NWCA All-Star Classic.