Iowa Needs More College Educated People

A task force will meet later this week in Des Moines to discuss how to encourage more Iowans to go to college or get additional training.

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad May Consider Raising the Minimum Wage

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says he doesn’t like the “hodgepodge” of city and county minimum wage hikes that are going into effect in Iowa.

Study Finds U.S. Ethanol Will Meet Japanese Sustainability Rules

A recent U.S. Grains Council study found a significant portion of U.S. produced corn ethanol will likely meet Japan’s 50…

Wheat Acreage Down in U.S. and South Dakota With Low Prices

Wheat acreage in the United States is projected to be at a 46-year low for the 2017 season as a…

Animal Agriculture Alliance Cautions Producers About Activist Group

The Animal Agriculture Alliance is advising farmers and ranchers to increase security on their operations. That’s in light of recent…

Open House for Swine Facility in Bon Homme County

An open house is scheduled for a new swine finishing operation near Scotland, South Dakota on Thursday. Bon Homme County…

Nebraska to Hold Wind and Solar Conference

Officials are gearing up for the Nebraska Wind and Solar Conference which will be held November 7 and 8 in…

Insurance Changes Impact SD Health Care Providers

Changes by major insurance companies in South Dakota will have an impact on operations at health care providers.

SD Sales Tax Trends Lower

While sales taxes in South Dakota are not rising as quickly as had been forecast, the state is still seeing growth.

Winter Outlook….. Cold & Snow, Like Always

A developing La Nina in the Pacific Ocean could have impacts on winter weather in the northern plains.