SD Senator John Thune; Comprehensive Tax Reform Bill on the Table

South Dakota Senator John Thune, a member of the tax-writing Senate Finance Committee, outlined several key principles for comprehensive tax reform in a speech on the Senate floor.

NPPC Watching Possible California Ballot Measure on Gestation Crate-Free Hogs

National Pork Producers Council members are closely watching activities by HSUS, or the Humane Society of the United States, in…

Two New Pork Plants Come Online This Week

Two new pork processing facilities came online on Tuesday, which should help stabilize cash hog prices amidst near record supplies.…

SD PUC Member Chris Nelson Testifies on Lifeline

The US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, chaired by South Dakota Senator John Thune, held a hearing on the Lifeline program.

NMPF Official Says DACA Action Could Spur Ag Labor and Immigration Reform Debate

President Trump has ended federal protection for young undocumented immigrants under DACA or the Deferred Action on Child Arrival Program.…

Animal Ag Alliance says HSUS Pushing Animal Welfare Measures in Farm Bill

Animal welfare activists including the Humane Society of the United States are trying to influence members of Congressional Ag Committees…

South Dakota Spring Wheat Harvest Wrapping Up With Much Lower Production

South Dakota’s spring wheat harvest is wrapping up at 97-percent complete and it’s been a tough year for growers. Production…

Electric Utilities Fighting Grid Hacks

CBS News is reporting that a well-known cybersecurity company says hackers have been targeting the energy sector in the United States.

USD Law School Task Force Meets; No Consensus

A task force looking at the future of the USD Law School, and a possible move to Sioux Falls met for seven hours Wednesday, but did not come to any consensus.

Twins End Losing Streak

Eduardo Escobar had three hits and three RBIs, Brian Dozier and Ehire Adrianza both homered, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-6 on Wednesday.