SD Senator Mike Rounds Supports Strong Military Action Against ISIS

The US Senate is setting the stage for possible quick approval of an “Authorization for the Use of Military Force” or AUMF.

SD School Districts Watching Sales Tax Debate

When Governor Dennis Daugaard proposed a half cent increase in the state sales tax to fund teacher pay increases, he also suggested a change in the formula used to distribute those dollars to school districts.

2015 Was a Very Good Year to Visit SD

Record numbers were the story of the year for South Dakota tourism.

Nebraska Lawmakers Advance Packer Ownership Bill

  This morning Nebraska State Senators sent to final reading a measure that will allow packers to own hogs.  Several…

North American Agreement on Bird Flu Reached

The United States, Canada and Mexico have entered into an agreement to harmonize procedures for responding to future detections of…

SD Pork Producers Council Watching State Livestock Bills

The South Dakota Pork Producers Council is tracking possible state legislation that could impact livestock development and the zoning process…

House Ag Committee Looks at Impact of EPA Regs on Rural Economy

Next week the U.S. House Agriculture Committee will hold a hearing to look at the impacts of the EPA’s actions…

Farm Groups Support Child Nutrition Legislation

This week the Senate Agriculture Committee gave overwhelming approval to reauthorization of the child nutrition legislation.  American Farm Bureau Vice…

Coalition Wants Port Information to Improve Product Movement

A coalition of nearly 50 farm and business groups is asking for a program to be enacted that would promote…

Jacks Gain Road Win

Oklahoma native, and Jackrabbit senior, Jake Bittle returned to the lineup after missing the last seven games to help lead South Dakota State to an 86-74 win Thursday at Oral Roberts.