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NFU Delegates Pass Resolution on Biotech Labeling at Convention

National Farmers Union delegates passed several resolutions during their annual convention this week. They’re voicing their support for the national…

New NPPC President Talks About Challenges Ahead

Dysart Iowa pork producer John Weber was officially installed as president of the National Pork Producers Council at the National…

Vilsack Talks Trade With MN Dairy Producers

U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talked about the importance of trade while meeting with Minnesota Milk Producers Association leaders at…

Egypt Changes Fungus Policy on Wheat

Egypt’s agriculture ministry has restructured their quarantine office following anger and confusion by traders over rejected wheat tenders. Those tenders…

Cuba Coalition Says Trade Embargo Would Benefit All

The Obama administration is working to end a trade embargo and increase trade with Cuba, and many think U.S. agriculture…

Yankton County Commission Watching Cash Balance

The Yankton County Commission got their updated financial statements at their last meeting. The county is now carrying an unobligated balance of about one million dollars.

Vermillion Technology Center Finds Business Tenants

Remodeling work is underway at the Vermillion Technology Center to make way for two new tenants.

National Park Service Moving on Missouri River Improvements

The National Park Service can now move ahead with plans for improvement to several public access areas in and along the Missouri National Recreational River.

Jacks Claim Summit Crown

South Dakota State battled through seven ties and 10 lead changes, and then held off a late North Dakota State charge to secure its third NCAA Tournament bid in five years.

SDSU Women Also Dancing

The South Dakota State women’s basketball team is joining the SDSU men’s team in putting their dancing shoes on.

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