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Peterson Farm Brothers Visit Dakotafest

Over 400 exhibitors, hundreds of farmers and ranchers and even agriculture celebrities attended the annual DakotaFest in Mitchell, SD. One…

Talking Farm Legislation

Today I’m talking about Farm Legislation with U.S. Senator Mike Rounds of South Dakota.

Pushing to get the Farm Bill done

Our Farm Groups are pushing members of congress on getting the Farm Bill completed.

Get the Farm Bill done

That was the common theme at Dakota Fest in Mitchell, South Dakota; Get the Farm Bill done!

New Screw Worm Steps

The USDA has announced some new Screw Worm Steps to make sure they don’t cross the U.S. & Mexico border…

Dakotafest Ag Policy Forum

South Dakotas Congressional delegation took part in an ag policy forum at Dakotafest on Wednesday. Senators John Thune & Mike…

The importance of gathering information

It’s important to gather information from our producers and bring those findings back to Washington, D.C.

Trade Mission Trips

Trade Mission Trips are important, especially as we are looking at news ways to open up more trade doors.

August 20, 2025 The Wednesday News Round-Up

GOVERNOR JIM PILLEN PLANS TO USE MCCOOK FACILITY AS IMMIGRATION DETENTION CENTER MCCOOK, NE – Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced…

There’s Big Benefits

There’s some Big Benefits of that One, Big Beautiful Bill.

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CHILD ABUSE CHARGES IN WATERTOWN

WATERTOWN, S.D. – Two Watertown residents are facing felony charges after a child abuse investigation that began October 24th. Police…

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SDPB WILL RETAIN NEARLY HALF OF SCHEDULED LAYOFFS THANKS TO COMMUNITY SUPPORT

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – South Dakota Public Broadcasting will keep 7 of 15 layoff positions, thanks to…

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NEBRASKA AG ASKS SUPREME COURT TO REJECT COLORADO WATER RIGHTS LAWSUIT REQUEST

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – New developments in a river water dispute between Nebraska and Colorado. On Wednesday, Nebraska Attorney General…

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IOWA WATER QUALITY STUDY SHOWS POLLUTANTS NEARLY DOUBLED IN 50 YEARS

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – A group of scientists is advocating for more Iowa counties to conduct their own water…

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NEW REHABILITATION TASK FORCE TALKS ABOUT REENTRY FROM PRISON IN SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Governor Rhoden’s Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force kicked off its work on Wednesday to…