IM22 Supporters Not Happy with Outcome of the SD Legislature

A bi-partisan group of legislators stood with South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard as he signed several bills that were passed to replace portions of IM22.

SD Legislature Approves Funding for SDSU Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Lab

The South Dakota legislature approved a funding measure for the Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Lab at South Dakota State…

U.S. Grains Council Reacts to Trump Administration Call to Leave WTO

The Trump Administration reportedly wants to settle trade disputes outside the World Trade Organization and is even is looking at…

NCBA Responds to Environmental Groups Push for Tighter CAFO Rules

Environmental group representatives have been pushing EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and his agency to tighten Clean Water Act requirements on…

EWG Has Concerns with Ag Secretary Nominee Perdue

The Environmental Working Group has concerns with Ag Secretary-nominee Sonny Perdue, most of it related to his dealings while serving…

National Farmers Union Calls for Legislation to Improve Farm Income

National Farmers Union members passed policy at their convention last week calling for Congress to pass legislation to help improve…

SD Senator Mike Rounds; ACA Repeal Will be on Senate Slow Track

While most of the attention on the Affordable Care Act repeal has been on the US House, Senators are also paying attention.

SD State Senator Stace Nelson Unhappy with Budget Process

One of the final bills passed by the 2017 South Dakota legislature on Friday was the budget bill.

Ag Lenders Looking for Silver Lining

Despite the last punches of winter, many banks and farmers are in deep discussions now of financing spring planting, and other ag operations.

Yankton City Commission to Consider Another Pool Study

The Yankton City Commission will be asked to approve a contract proposal from Stockwell Engineering to do another study of the Memorial Park Pool.