Congress Considering Bird Flu Insurance or Disaster Program

Congress is working on some type of risk management or disaster program to assist poultry producers hit by avian influenza.…

Crop Insurance Targeted for Cuts….Again

Farm groups are defending the farm bill with the crop insurance program under fire again. Chandler Goule with the National…

Corn Growers Ask to Withdraw Waters of the U.S. Rule

The National Corn Growers Association wants Congress to pass legislation withdrawing the Waters of the U.S. rule.

Export Marketing Plan to Benefit Ethanol

Lobby organization, Growth Energy is continuing to work on their ethanol export marketing plan.

River Group Formed

The newly established Friends of the Missouri National Recreational River (FOMNRR) is extending an open invitation to the public to attend their kickoff event Monday, August 17 at Riverside Park in Yankton.

River Basin Task Force To Meet

The River Basin Natural Resource District Oversight Advisory Task Force will hold their first meeting this week in Pierre.

Vikings Win Pre-Season Opener

Backup quarterback Mike Kafka threw a touchdown pass and running back Joe Banyard ran for another score to help the Minnesota Vikings beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 14-3 on Sunday night in the Hall of Fame game.

Twins Sink Lower

Corey Kluber pitched a three-hitter for his third complete game of the season, leading the Cleveland Indians to an 8-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.

KC Adds To Lead

Alex Rios beat the tag at the plate on a grounder in the eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals edged the Chicago White Sox 5-4 Sunday for a three-game sweep.

Two Injured in Plane Crash Near Yankton.

Two Yankton residents were injured in a plan crash in Cedar County Nebraska.