Nebraska Adds Training for Foster Parents

There have been several cases in Nebraska recently where foster parents have been charged with sexually assaulting children placed in their care.

Nebraska Has First Flu Related Death

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first flu-related death of the season.

USD Names Assistant

The University of South Dakota and head volleyball coach Leanne Williamson announced the hiring of Michael Runde as USD’s assistant volleyball coach.

SD Senate Committee Approves Ag Zoning Change

A bill that would make some changes to county zoning rules was before the South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee this morning.

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard Drops Medicaid Expansion

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard says he won’t push Medicaid expansion during the final days of the 2016 legislative session.

MN Farm Bureau Lobbying in D.C. on Key Ag Issues

Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap was in Washington D.C. last week talking to lawmakers about key issues for Minnesota…

SD Senate Approves Funding to Study Ag Land Productivity

Last week the South Dakota State Senate approved House Bill 1007. It appropriates funds for the state to contract with…

Markup on Roberts Biotech Bill Tuesday

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts has scheduled markup of his biotech labeling bill tomorrow. Markup was delayed as Robert…

NACD Requests Similar Conservation Budget as President

National Association of Conservation District leaders have submitted their formal conservation budget requests to the Senate and House Ag Appropriation…

Sales Tax Vote Coming in SD Senate

South Dakota Senators will get the chance to debate, and possibly vote on the sales tax increase today.