Nebraska Highlights “SNAP Next Step”

The State of Nebraska began a program in 2016 to help those that get SNAP, or food stamp benefits, to get employment training and help finding a job.

Yankton School Board Updates Policy for Subsititutes and Bus Drivers

The Yankton School District is using sign on bonuses and higher pay to attract and keep substitute teachers and bus drivers.

POET Completes Solar Farm On Site To Power Its Headquarters In Sioux Falls

POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels has completed its first POET Solar farm on site. POET General Manager and…

Preparing for Natural Gas Price Hikes

Businesses and consumers are being warned to prepare for sharply higher natural gas prices this winter.

Dairy Checkoff Launches Program To Reach Gen Z ers

The Dairy Checkoff , Dairy Management Inc this week launched a new waive of the Undeniable Dairy Campaign. DMI’s Executive…

SD House & Senate Redistricting Committees Considering Maps

The House and Senate Legislative Redistricting Committees of the South Dakota legislature held a number of public meetings around the state this week as part of the process of drawing new legislative district maps.

CFRA Hails New USDA Program To Sample Carbon In CRP Acres

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $10 million in a new initiative to sample, measure and monitor soil carbon…

Weed Pressure Seen In Soybeans During Harvest In Iowa

Following a dry growing season in much of Iowa, weed pressure picked up dramatically during soybean harvest. Brandon Hulme lme,…

Better Bio Protections Needed

Twenty years after an anthrax attack on Members of Congress, a new report says the federal government still doesn’t have an effective bio detection system.

Social Security Payments See Big Boost

The Social Security Administration announced this week that the Cost of Living Adjustment will increase monthly benefits by five point nine percent next year.