The Push to Pass WRDA Is On….

The Water Resources Development Act is expected to pass in Congress this year. That’s according to Waterways Council Vice President…

Senate to Take Cloture Vote on Biotech Labeling Bill After Holiday

A U.S. Senate vote has set the stage for debate and possible action next week on a compromise biotech labeling…

Farm Bureau Survey Shows July 4th Cookout a Real Bargain

The American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual July 4th cookout survey shows this year’s holiday meal is a real bargain for…

Teachers Debating Student Achievement Standards

One of the issues that the nations teachers will be debating at their national convention is standards.

Mid America Economy Continues Slow Slide

The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for a nine-state region stretching from Arkansas to North Dakota, declined in June.

Great Weather Expected for Holiday Weekend

Looks like the weather should cooperate for any outdoor plans this long 4th of July weekend.
Kyle Weisser at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says looks like a cool start to the weekend

USD Udall Scholarship Recipient Looks to Native American Mothers and Children

Tamee Livermont, a University of South Dakota medical biology major, was awarded a Udall scholarship based on her interest in becoming a neonatologist serving Native American newborn infants and their mothers

USDA Surprises Trade With Higher Corn Acreage

USDA surprised the trade with an increase in U.S. corn acreage in the Planted Acreage and Quarterly Stocks Report. The…

Brexit May Slow or Derail TTIP

Great Britain’s exit from the European Union could slow down or even derail the Trans Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership…

President Candidates Oppose Trade Deals

Both Presidential Candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are opposing trade deals like the Trans Pacific Partnership. Recently Trump said…