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Farm Service Agency Loan Business Is Picking Up

The depressed agricultural economy has led to an increase in Farm Service Agency loans in South Dakota. That’s according to…

Farm Group Wants State Funding For Water Quality And Mental Health

Monday, the Iowa Legislature begins the 2017 session. Iowa Farm Bureau President Craig Hill says they will be working with…

Senator Thinks New Agriculture Secretary Will Be Named Soon

Speculation continues to grow on who President-elect Donald Trump will name as the new Agriculture Secretary. Names circulating this week…

SD Senator John Thune; ACA Repeal on the Fast Track

Republican Members of Congress are moving rapidly to repeal most provisions of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.

SDSU Women Earn Summit Victory

The South Dakota State University women’s basketball team used a 16-5 run to close the third quarter and pull away to a 73-51 Summit League win Thursday night over Fort Wayne before 1,276 fans at Frost Arena.

Struggling Minnesotans Encouraged to Apply for LIHEAP

Struggling Minnesotans Encouraged to Apply for LIHEAP

Iowa Construction Boom Comes with Worker Shortage

Iowa Construction Boom Comes with Worker Shortage

New Legislative Session is Now Underway in Lincoln

New Legislative Session is Now Underway in Lincoln

Iowa Has its First “Official” Candidate for Governor

Iowa Has its First “Official” Candidate for Governor

Gov Dayton’s Bonding Proposal Tough Sale for Republicans

Gov Dayton’s Bonding Proposal Tough Sale for Republicans

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