Senator Thune to Weigh in on Agricultural Agenda with Trump

Agriculture has not been a campaign priority for Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump and very little is known about his…

Senator Ernst Pushing Back on EPA’s Atrazine Proposal

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is concerned about the negative impact EPA’s proposed rule on atrazine could have on farmers. EPA…

Ag Mergers Create Concerns Among Farmers and Lawmakers

Three of the largest mergers in the seed and crop protection industry in history are creating concern among farmers and…

More Than Money in SD Teacher Pay Raises

The effects of a half-cent sales tax increase passed by this year’s South Dakota legislature are still not totally known.
The increase came from recommendations from last year’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on Education.

Yankton County Facing Major Bridge Cost

Besides finding the money necessary for routine upkeep of roads and bridges, the Yankton County Commission has a problem with the bridge over the James River on Old Highway 50 northeast of Yankton.

SD Push for F-35 Base

The state’s Congressional delegation, along with officials from Sioux Falls have been talking to the Department of Defense about stationing some advanced F-35 fighter planes at the Air National Guard Base at Joe Foss Field.

SD Company Gets Grant to Fight Influenza

SAB Biotherapeutics, based in Sioux Falls, has received a grant of over one point four million dollars from the National Institute of Health to advance its treatment for influenza.

SD County Officials Meeting in Sioux Falls

South Dakota County Commissioners and County Officials are holding their joint meeting this week in Sioux Falls.

Vikings Win Opener

Eric Kendricks returned an interception 77 yards for a touchdown late in the third quarter and Danielle Hunter scored a 24-yard TD off a fumble return and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Tennessee Titans 25-16 in their season opener Sunday.

Iowa Farm Group Supports Higher Taxes for Water Quality

Delegates at the Iowa Farm Bureau policy conference passed a resolution supporting the idea of finding existing or even NEW state tax revenue to finance water quality projects.