ASA Wants Farm Program Protected From Cuts

American Soybean Association Leaders are urging the House Budget Committee not to cut the farm bill any further when considering…

Farm Leader Says BSE Case Proves COOLs Value

A recent case of B.S.E. in Canada affirms the value of the U.S. Country of Origin Labeling law. That’s according…

Bill to Set River Basin Districts Survives Committee

A bill that would set up nine river basin districts in South Dakota survived a hoghouse attempt in the Senate Ag & Natural Resources Committee today

Feedlot Workshops To Be Held In Iowa

Beef producers in Iowa will have a chance to learn about the pros and cons to each type of feeding facility.

Ducks Unlimited to Support Conservation Programs

Ducks Unlimited has pledged $9 million to conservation efforts in South Dakota.

Rounds: Tax Reform Will Be Difficult

When republicans won control of the US Senate in last November’s election, they said one of their priority issues would be tax reform.

Second Half Of Legislative Session Begins

South Dakota legislators are returning to Pierre for the second half of this year’s legislative session, with lots of bills still waiting action.

Legislators Return To Pierre

South Dakota lawmakers are back in Pierre today after a four day break for Presidents Day.

Gas Tax Votes Loom

Legislation that would raise the state gas tax in Iowa will be up for votes in committees in both the House and Senate this week and Governor Terry Branstad is working behind the scenes to round up votes.

Senator Threatens To Hold Up Legislation

Senator Ernie Chambers of Omaha, who has tied up legislative debate already this year, warns fellow lawmakers he’s not done killing legislation.