American Petroleum Institute Supports RFS Decision

American Petroleum Institute officials say the Environmental Protection Agency did the proper thing by lowering the mandated ethanol volumes. API’s…

Biodiesel Industry Pleased With RFS Levels

The biodiesel industry is pleased with EPA’s decision to raise the mandated biodiesel volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard. Under…

Management Strategies With Net Farm Income Down for 2015

USDA predicts net U.S. farm income will drop 38 percent this year to $55.9 billion. That would be the lowest…

Area Corn Farmers and Ethanol Officials Disappointed in RFS Levels

Area ethanol industry officials and corn growers are disappointed with EPA’s final ethanol volume levels under the RFS. The final…

Health Care Facilities Put Up Help Wanted Sign

Health care facilities across the state are among employers not able to find all the workers they need.

Valley Releases All Conference

Two South Dakota State players and one South Dakota player are part of the All Missouri Valley Football Conference first team for 2015.

Young Adds National Nod

Junior Kerri Young was named the College Sports Madness Summit League Mid-Major Player of the Week after helping the South Dakota State women’s basketball team to a 2-1 week at the Paradise Jam in the Virgin Islands.

Iowa Farm Land Still Selling High

Despite low agricultural commodity prices, Iowa farmland still seems to be in high demand — with buyers willing to pay near-record prices.

U.S. Pork Export Growth Potential in China and Japan

Opportunities exist to further grow U.S. pork exports in both Japan and China. That’s the assessment of Iowa Pork Producers…

Automated Trading Regulations Proposed by CFTC

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has unanimously approved proposed rules known as Regulated Automated Trading or regulation A-T. These rules…