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Congressman King “Comfortable” with Trump Endorsement

Iowa Republican Congressman Steve King says he’s comfortable in letting people say he “endorsed” Donald Trump last week

Concerns Arise in the Nebraska Death Penalty Debate

A concern has arisen on both sides of the death penalty debate.

SD Waiting for Federal Action on EB-5 Program

The EB-5 investment program in South Dakota is in a bit of a holding pattern due to legal action.

Grain Trains Getting Expensive

Despite a drop in oil train shipments out of the region, grain elevators are finding costs to ship grain by rail are rising.

USD Muscling Up on Computer Power

The University of South Dakota will be upgrading its supercomputer this coming year. The 10-year old Legacy Supercomputer will be replaced by a machine eight times more powerful.

Iowa State Fair Seeing Record Crowds And Good Weather

The Iowa State Fair kicked off over the weekend with good weather and record crowds. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill…

Farm Bureau Asking USDA For Emergency Aid For Dairy Producers

The American Farm Bureau Federation wants the USDA to provide emergency help for dairy farmers. South Dakota Farm Bureau President…

Corn President Pleased Brazil Considering Accepting Biotech Corn

Brazil’s agriculture ministry is seeking the approval of U.S. biotech corn imports, possibly as early as this fall. South Dakota…

Ag Co Chair Says A President Donald Trump Is Positive For Agriculture

Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller who serves as AG Co-Chair for Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump says if he’s elected…

NPPC President Pleased Port Workers Negotiating Contract Early

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union delegates are moving forward with early contract discussions with the Pacific Maritime Association. Their…

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