Forum at USD Examines Renewable Energy Options

Enhancing energy production in South Dakota is possible, while protecting the state’s soil and water.

Task Force Looking at SD Campaign Finance Laws

A bi-partisan task force is working on recommendations for changes to South Dakotas campaign finance reporting laws.
The group was assembled by Secretary of State Shantel Krebs, and met this week.

Yankton County Commission Discusses 5 Year Road Plan

Yankton County Highway Superintendent Brian Gustad presented his proposed five-year highway plan to the County Commission this week.

Ag Secretary Expresses Optimism About Farm Economy Long Term

Despite current low commodity prices in most areas of United States agriculture, the outlook going forward is positive. That’s according…

NGFA Pleased Surface Transportation Board Implementing Changes

The National Grain and Feed Association is pleased the Surface Transportation Board is moving ahead with a rule making process…

MN Farmers Union Members Concerned About Ag Mergers

Minnesota Farmers Union members are concerned about ag consolidation with several proposed mergers being considered in the seed and crop…

Biofuels Not Contributing to Decline in Bee Habitat

A new study from the National Academy of Sciences says the expansion of corn and soybean acres to supply feed…

ICCI Continues Protest Against Pipeline

Opponents to the Dakota Access Pipeline project are continuing their protests in both Iowa and North Dakota. Iowa Citizens for…

SD Legislative Committee Continues Work to Find Needed Nursing Home Beds

The “Regulation of Nursing Home and Assisted Living Beds” interim committee of the South Dakota legislature meets today in Pierre.

SD Bankers Watching Ag Economy

Low commodity prices are putting stress on Ag producers. It also is a concern to bankers that finance those operations.