U.S. And Brazil End WTO Cotton Case Dispute

Today, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman announced the U.S. and Brazil have reached agreement to…

Midwestern Economy Down From August

The Creighton Economic Forecasting Group released the monthly survey of economic indicators throughout the Midwest.

Minimum Wage Increase Would Affect More Than Minimum Wage Workers

A recent analysis of an increase in the minimum wage finds that workers making more than minimum wage could also see upward pressure on their income.

South Dakota Infant Death Rate Down in 2013

The number of babies that died during their first year of life was down in 2013.

El Nino Could Mean More Winter Moisture

South Dakota State Climatologist Dennis Todey says the coming winter could be a wet one with milder temperatures.

Ranchers Continue Recovery From Last Year’s Atlas Blizzard

This month marks the one year anniversary of the Atlas Blizzard that killed tens of thousands of livestock in West…

Iowa Agribusiness Association Opposes WOTUS Rule

The Agribusiness Association of Iowa wants EPA to completely get rid of its proposed Waters of the U.S. Rule that…

Nebraska Ag Sales Tax Exemption Takes Effect Today

A sales tax exemption goes into effect in Nebraska today on repair and replacement parts for ag machinery and equipment.…

Sheep Association Sets Policies, Elects Officers

The South Dakota Sheep Grower Association members re elected officers at their convention this past weekend. President Max Matthews of…

NFU Takes Part In UN CLimate Summit

Last week the United Nation’s Climate Summit was held in New York City. Three agricultural groups were represented including National…