Iowa Gov. Branstad Pleased with Prestage Decision

Governor Terry Branstad says he’s pleased Prestage Farms chose another Iowa location after the City Council in Mason City

CME Changes Live Cattle Contract, Including Delivery Discount at Worthing

The CME Group has decided to add a seasonal discount of $1.50 per hundredweight on live cattle tendered to the…

Margin Protection Program Pays Out to Dairy Producers

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that dairy producers enrolled in the Margin Protection Program will get $11.2 million in payments…

Hillary Clinton Talks About RFS Policy Change with CARB

Hillary Clinton campaign officials met recently with California Air Resources Board members to talk about a possible shift in policy…

Farm Loan Volumes Are Up

Low commodity prices are plaguing producers and the Farm Credit System reports loan volumes were up 10-percent for the first…

Nitrogen Stabilizers Improve Yield, Win Award

Nitrogen stabilizers from Dow AgroSciences not only help improve yield for farmers, they have also received the U.S. EPA Presidential…

Lots of Eyes on the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is underway, with hundreds of thousands of bikers and spectators expected in and around the Black Hills.

Yankton City Commission Considering Major Budget Increase

Yankton City Commissioners are considering a major increase in their budget this year.

SD Voting Secured Against Internet Threats

Amid concerns of hacking of computers belonging to Hillary Clinton and the Democratic National Committee, there are questions about voting security.

Possible Conflicts in SD Teacher Pay Tax Laws

There are some conflicting rules with South Dakota’s teacher pay plan, and the legislature may have to deal with them.