USDA Revises Bird Flu Response

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has revised its highly pathogenic avian influenza response.  As part of the plan, the Animal…

EU Stops Biotech Approvals, Disappoints U.S. Producers

The European Union Parliament has adopted a resolution to stop E.U. authorization of three biotech soybean varieties.  Minnesota Soybean Growers…

SD AARP Members Go to Pierre

A contingent of AARP members will be in Pierre today, for their annual lobby day.

MDA Bond Available for Porter, MN Elevator Failure

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is accepting claims from farmers that recently sold grain to the now closed Porter, Minnesota…

Iowa Pork Producers Looking at Disease Control and Water Quality

Iowa Pork Producers will discuss disease control and monitoring, as well as water quality when they meet in Des Moines…

Yankton City Commission Agrees to Extend Retail Study

The Yankton City Commission agreed to fund the second phase of a retail market survey.

SD Legislators Looking at Sales Tax Exemptions

As South Dakota lawmakers look for dollars to fund higher teacher pay this year, many are turning to sales tax exemptions.

Plouffe Re-Signs With Twins

Third baseman Trevor Plouffe and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a $7.25 million, one-year contract to avoid arbitration.

Vikings Added To Pro Bowl

The Minnesota Vikings are sending three more players to the Pro Bowl.

Daum Earns Weekly Award

The Summit League named South Dakota State forward Mike Daum as its player of the week on Monday after the redshirt freshman helped lead the Jackrabbits to a pair of key road wins at Oral Roberts and at South Dakota.