SD Senator Mike Rounds Adds Bill to Define Cyber War

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds recently introduced the Cyber Act of War Act of 2016.

Sentencing Reform Bill Signed in Iowa

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has signed a criminal sentencing reform bill into law.

Roberts Wants Biotech Labeling Compromise Vetted

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts wants any biotech labeling proposal from ranking member Debbie Stabenow to be vetted by…

USCA Wants Senate Hearing on Cattle Market Volatility

The United States Cattlemen’s Association is asking Congress to investigate the current state of cattle market. USCA Executive Vice President…

AGP Soybean Processing Plant in Aberdeen on Schedule

AGP’s first soybean processing plant project in South Dakota is progressing on schedule. AGP Vice President Matt Caswell says construction…

Dairy Industry Wants Obama to Challenge WHO Proposal on Dairy Products

The U.S. dairy industry wants President Obama to challenge a World Health Organization proposal that discourages the consumption of dairy…

H2A Processing for Immigrant Ag Labor Streamlined

Federal officials say they’ve streamlined the process that farmers use to bring migrant workers into the United States under the…

USD Student Awarded Truman Scholarship

The Truman Scholarship Foundation awards grants for college students to attend graduate school in preparation for careers in government, or elsewhere in public service. University of South Dakota Junior, Joshua Arens is one of only 54 scholars chosen out of pool of 775 candidates.

Vikings Ink Top Pick

Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick wide receiver Laquon Treadwell has signed his rookie contract.

Coyotes Fall At Summit Tourney

South Dakota softball hit three more home runs, including a leadoff homer by Yvon Minogue, but came out on the short end of a 12-5 loss to IUPUI in an elimination game Thursday at the Summit League Tournament in Fargo.