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Disagreements & Consensus

Reaching a budget agreement at the end of the 2022 South Dakota legislative session was a major accomplishment.

NPPC President Says Focus on Foreign Animal Disease and Anti-Livestock Agenda

The National Pork Producers Council is continuing to focus on foreign animal disease preparedness and the fight against anti-livestock agendas…

Dairy Industry Faces Headwinds from Mislabeling and Unfair Canadian Pricing

The dairy industry continues to face headwinds from mislabeling of dairy products and unfair dairy pricing in Canada.  Dairy groups…

Iowa Farmer Receives National Conservation Award

The American Soybean Association (ASA) presented Wayne and Ruth Fredericks from Osage, Iowa, with the 2022 National Conservation Legacy Award…

Avian Flu Prevention Key with New Cases in Region Continuing

Another case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was confirmed on Friday in a 5.1 million head flock of commercial layer…

Iowa Legislature Moves Ag Budget Items

The Iowa House of Representatives has released its proposed agricultural budget for fiscal year 2023. Iowa Farmers Union Lobbyist, Emilee…

Moving on Workforce Housing

South Dakota legislators passed bills this session that will use two hundred million dollars for loans and grants for housing infrastructure.

Alzheimer’s Disease Impacts Expanding

A new report shows the impact Alzheimer’s disease is having and will have on the state’s population.

Dry Conditions, High Fire Danger

Dry grass and brush and little precipitation have had fire departments on the move.

Deciding to Run Again

Yankton County Commissioner Dan Klimisch has decided to run for re-election.

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GOVERNOR APPOINTS JUDGE TO STATE SUPREME COURT

PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has appointed Seventh Circuit Presiding Judge Robert Gusinsky to serve…

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THREE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS APPROVED FOR CIRCULATION IN SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE, S.D. – Three proposed constitutional amendments have been approved for circulation in South Dakota, clearing the way for supporters to…

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STATE SUBMITS APPLICATION FOR RURAL HEALTH GRANT POTENTIALLY WORTH $200M

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Over the past month, the Departments of Social Services and Health traveled the…

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CORNHUSKER CLINK COULD SEE PRISONERS THIS WEEK

LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says ICE detainees could arrive at the former Work Ethic Camp in McCook…

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MAJOR POWER LINE EXPANSIONS WILL FUEL FUTURE GROWTH

BIG STOEN CITY, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – This small city in northeastern South Dakota already…