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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…

ASA Calls on Senate to Pass Biotech Labeling Bill ASAP

The American Soybean Association has put out an action alert calling on its members to contact their Senators and tell…

Biotech Labeling Bill Clears One Hurdle in Senate

The Senate cleared the way for debate on a national biotech labeling compromise Wednesday night, and the bill is poised…

Recount Done, Outcome the Same in SD House District 16 Race

Some votes changed, but the outcome stayed the same in a recount in the District 16 republican House primary.

Dakota Southern Railroad Has 90 Days

The South Dakota Rail Board gave Dakota Southern Railroad ninety days to make improvements to state owned track between Mitchell and Chamberlain

Mandated Testing Could End with New Federal Rules

New federal education rules under the “Every Student Succeeds Act” could move states away from mandated testing.

Mike Rounds Wants a Better ISIS Strategy

The debate is underway again in Congress over rights and gun control. The issue was highlighted by the recent sit…

Ducks Numbers Look Good in Minnesota

Duck numbers are up across Minnesota for several species.

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