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Iowa Congressman Raises PEDV Reporting Concerns

Iowa Congressman Steve King is raising concerns about the mandatory PEDV reporting announced by USDA. He says he’s not sure…

Sorghum Group Meets With Growers About The Farm Bill

The National Sorghum Growers Association hosted meetings this past week in South Dakota to educate growers about the new programs…

Fischer Looks For Answers On Bergdahl

The recent prisoner swap by the United States and the Taliban, which saw the release of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl in exchange for five Guantanamo Bay detainees, remains a hot button issue in Washington.

Heineman Tours Hail Damage

Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman toured storm damage in Blair and Ft. Calhoun.

Brewers Outhomer Twins

Carlos Gomez hit a three-run homer against his former team to spark Milwaukee’s comeback, and the Brewers hung on to beat the Minnesota Twins 8-5 on Thursday.

Twins Draft Shortstop

The Minnesota Twins have selected shortstop Nick Gordon with their first-round draft pick, adding a player with big-league bloodlines.

Ventura Return Sparks Royals

Yordano Ventura threw six innings in his return from a sore elbow, and the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 Thursday night.

Jacks Sign Pact With Drake

The South Dakota State University football program plans to christen the new Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium with a Sept. 10, 2016, matchup against Drake (Iowa).

SDSU Golfer Honored

South Dakota State’s Hudson Carpenter (Stillwater, Minn.) was named The Summit League Men’s Golfer of the Year following a vote of the head coaches.

National Pork Board Announces Audit Program

The National Pork Board announced plans at World Pork Expo for a new common industry audit platform for pork producers,…

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MITCHELL, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says nine people have been indicted in connection with a cocaine…

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