Study Finds Family Caregivers Need Help, Recognition

Nearly 18-million Americans care for family members age 64 and older but the number of potential family caregivers is shrinking.

Healthy Kids Do Better in School

A new poll shows most Minnesotans believe there’s a connection between students’ health and their ability to learn and succeed in school.

Nebraska Governor Announces Action Plan For Slow Farm Economy

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts was joined by farm group leaders at Husker Harvest Days to introduce an action plan to…

Public Lands Council Working On Sage Grouse And Wild Horse Issues

The Public Lands Council recently wrapped up its convention in Boise, Idaho. The group’s members talked about concerns with the…

Pork Producers Talking To Congress About Trade And FMD Vaccine Bank

Pork producers from across the country are visiting with members of Congress this week in the nation’s capital about their…

Farmers Union Members Talking Trade,Concentration, Economy Issues At Fly In

Trade agreements, the Ag Economy and concentration in agriculture are the three primary concerns for South Dakota Farmers Union members…

Iowa Ag Secretary Says OSHA Anhydrous Rule Needs Reworking

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is asking the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to delay enforcement of…

SD Task Force Working on Campaign Finance Reporting Laws

A task force looking at campaign finance rules and reporting was assembled by South Dakota Secretary of State Shantel Krebs.

SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem Concerned about Bayer – Monsanto Merger

The long awaited sale of Monsanto to Bayer was announced Wednesday. The merger of the ag giants will carry a sixty six-billion-dollar price tag.

Amendment “V” Opponents Hit Out of State Money

The group opposing an amendment on South Dakotas November ballot says most of the money supporting the issue is coming from out of state.