Farm Leader Agrees With Senators On Stopping EPA Rule

South Dakota Senator John Thune has joined Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in co sponsoring legislation to block EPA’s proposed…

FSA Director Reports Significant Crop Damage

Tuesday’s hail storm that hammered Madison County Nebraska and the Norfolk area caused significant corn crop damage. That’s according to…

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).