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Prestage Pork Plant Approved by Wright County Board of Supervisors

The Wright County Iowa Board of Supervisors voted 3 to 0 on Monday to approve the Prestage Farms pork processing…

Court Denied EPA Extension for Chlorpyrifos Ban

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco has ruled against EPA’s request for an extension…

NE Farmers Union Concerned as ChemChina Syngenta Merger Clears Hurdle

Monday, ChemChina officials said a U.S. national security panel has cleared its proposed acquisition of Syngenta. Nebraska Farmers Union President…

GAO Review of Cattle Markets is Welcomed by SD Cattlemen’s Association

A review of the U.S. cattle market and live cattle futures by the Government Accountability Office will last until at…

Late Season Soybean Aphids in SW Minnesota

Late season soybean aphids have been popping up in southwestern Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension Integrated Pest Management Specialist Bruce…

Yankton City Commission Moves on Pine Street Bridge Replacement

The Yankton City Commission decided to move ahead with a replacement project for the Pine Street bridge.

Tech Schools, University Center on the Agenda for SD GOAC

The Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota Legislature meets today in Pierre.

SD Senator John Thune Expects GOP to Keep Control of the Senate

As the campaign of republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump founders, GOP control of the Senate could be at risk.

Iowa Making Progress on Medicaid Payments

Iowa saving money with managed Medicaid

South Dakota Reports First Zika Infection

South Dakota is reporting its first Zika virus infection.

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