U-S Trade Representative to Take Action Against Mexico

The U-S Trade Representative’s office has announced it is taking official action against Mexico for placing a ban on U-S…

South Dakota Cattle Company Awarded NCBA Environmental Stewardship Awards

In April, the National Cattlemen Beef Association will honor several cattle producers for their work in protecting the environment.  The…

Grassley Comments On EPA Decision

Last week the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it will allow E-15 blended ethanol to be used throughout the entire…

Vilsack to Visit National Pork Forum and Commodity Classic

U-S Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will be going to Florida this week to speak to farmers.  On Thursday,…

Adding Solar Power Options

Customers of Sioux Valley Energy based in Colman will have the option of buying solar produced electricity. Vice President of…

SD Democratic Party Chair Sets Priorities

The new Chair of the South Dakota Democratic Party will focus on a couple of priorities this year. Jennifer Slaight-Hansen…

Killing Bills, Making Progress

Sometimes progress is made in the South Dakota legislature when bills are defeated. That was the case with a bill…

SD Legislators Looking for an Exit Plan

South Dakota legislators will be scrambling to find compromises on taxes and spending to wrap up the final day of…

SD Senator Mike Rounds Questions Fed Board Inflation Policy

Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, appeared before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs CommitteE. Committee member, South…

Yankton County Commission Signs on to Joint Powers Amendment

The Yankton County Commission agreed to back a loan application for needed upgrades at the shared landfill north of Vermillion.…