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Pork Industry Appreciates USDA Support For ASF Prevention Funding

The National Pork Producers Council commended U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack for dedicating $500 million in USDSA CCC funds for…

Mid America Business Index Still Growing

The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, has remained above growth neutral for 16 of the last 17 months

Difference of Opinion on Sioux Falls Legislative Districts

The South Dakota House and Senate Redistricting Committees seem to be on separate paths over legislative districts in the Sioux Falls area.

PUC Settles Vermillion Electric Dispute

An electric service dispute between the City of Vermillion and Clay-Union Electric is not a preview of another legislative battle.

Josh Haeder Named NAST Vice Chair

South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder was elected vice chair of the National Association of State Treasurers at their recent convention.

USDA Reports Bearish for Row Crops, Bullish Wheat

USDA’s Quarterly Stocks and Small Grains Summary was bullish for wheat, but bearish for the row crop sector. The most…

World Dairy Expo Back In 2021

The World Dairy Expo is back this year and organizers are optimistic about the number of entries, trade show participants…

NAWG President Testifies On Carbon Markets Before House Ag Committee

The interest of the nation’s wheat growers in having a voluntary carbon market was shared recently with members of the…

SD State Employees Feeling Impacts of Politics

State Employees feel the impacts of politics

NCGA Chairman Urges President To Support An Increase In Biofuels

Four Democrats are leading a group of bi-partisan Congress people urging the Biden Administration to increase usage of biofuels and…

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