Livestock Development Positive for Yankton County

The Yankton County Commission wants to continue the discussion on possible livestock development.

Minnesota Lt Governor And Ag Commissioner Hoping For Special Session

Minnesota farmers and farm groups are pushing Governor Mark Dayton for a special session to deal with unfinished business including…

National Farmers Union Backs SNAP Rule Revision

A Group of close to 50 Senators including Senate Ag Committee leaders are urging the USDA to revise their proposed…

Farm Bureau Urging Congress To Pass Technical Education Legislation

The American Farm Bureau is urging lawmakers to pass the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st. Century Act.…

EWG Wants Companies To Label Up Front To Comply With Law

The Environmental Working Group is urging companies not to rely on QR or quick response codes in order to comply…

Supporting a Path to Citizenship

A number of Ag groups in South Dakota are asking Congress to settle on an immigration policy that would help attract and retain workers. Large dairies and other ag producers depend on foreign employees.

RFA Wants Investigation Of Biofuels Credit Manipulation

The Renewable Fuels Association want environmental officials and federal regulators to investigate possible manipulation in the market for U.S. biofuel…

SD Democratic Senate Candidate Pushing for Debates

Democrat Jay Williams of Yankton is working the state, making the case for his bid to unseat incumbent republican Senator John Thune.

Land Dispute at Napa Junction

As construction continues on a new grain loading facility at the Napa rail junction in Yankton County, there is now an issue where some of the rail being built by Dakota Plains is located.

Zika Virus Prompts Worries in Florida

A Zika outbreak in Florida is prompting federal health officials to advise pregnant women against traveling to the area near Miami where the mosquito-borne virus is spreading.