Senators Ask President Biden for Solution to High Fertilizer Prices

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has joined 17 other Senators in raising concerns with President Joe Biden regarding record high…

USDA Modifies Spot Market Hog Pandemic Assistance

USDA’s Farm Service Agency has modified the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program (SMHPP) eligibility requirements. The program — announced last…

Voting No on the Spending Bill

The one point five trillion dollars federal spending bill approved last week by Congress contains about fourteen billion dollars in aid for Ukraine.

SD Legislators Find Consensus

There were disagreements along the way, but South Dakota legislators came up with some solid solutions.

Lingering La Nina

The ongoing La Nina will have an influence on northern plains weather into the summer.

Undecided on a Re-Run

This is the time of year when most elected officials have to decide if they will run for re-election.

Waiting on Impeachment

There have been some comments and complaints about the slow pace of the Special legislative Committee investigating the possible impeachment of South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.

SD Legislators Debate Spending Authority

One of the final agreements for South Dakota legislators in reaching a state budget deal was rules on spending federal dollars.

House Ag Committee Looks at Role of USDA in Climate Smart Ag

The House Ag Committee held a farm bill hearing on Wednesday focusing on USDA’s role in the future of climate…

Slim Prospects for the Napa to Platte Rail Line

Little to no activity is expected on the Napa to Platte rail line, especially west of Tabor. The line is an old branch of the Milwaukee Road and is owned by the state.