More Education on Livestock Development Planned for Yankton County

The Yankton County Commission plans to continue work on Ag development this year. A dairy overlay committee that was set up last year, has been combined with the Planning & Zoning Commission.

New SD GOP Chairman Setting Course for 2018

Newly elected South Dakota Republican Party Chairman Dan Lederman is developing a busy agenda for his first few weeks.

SD Senator Mike Rounds Supports Putting Iran “On Notice”

The Trump Administration has put Iran “on notice” after that country test fired a ballistic missile.

SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem Not Worried about Mexican Corn Ban

A Mexican Senator has proposed a bill that would ban imports of US corn, and turn to South America for their supplies.

Nebraska Farm Group Backing Sensible Environmental Protection Act Bill

The Nebraska Farm Bureau is joining Senate Ag Committee chairman Pat Roberts in supporting the Sensible Environmental Protection Act legislation.…

South Dakota Congresswoman Expects Quick Movement On The New Farm Bill

South Dakota Representative Kristi Noem expects Congress to start work soon on writing the new farm legislation. She says she…

SD College Freshman Taking too Many Remedial Courses

Some state legislators are having heartburn over the numbers of incoming freshmen that need remedial classes in college.

Country Of Origin Labeling Bill Passes South Dakota State Senate Committee

A measure backed by both the South Dakota Farmers Union and Stock Grower’s Association passed the State Senate Affairs Committee…

South Dakota Producers Appointed To Cattlemen’s Beef Board

Three South Dakota cattle producers have been appointed to the Cattlemen’s Beef Board. They include: Past South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association…

Speakers Meeting With Canada’s Prime Minister Valuable For Dairy

House Speaker Paul Ryan met this week with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and shared U.S. dairy market access concerns.…