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USCA President Says Cattle Market Study Is Absurd, More Competition Is Needed

Texas A & M University at the request of the House Agriculture Committee completed a comprehensive report of the U.S.…

Adding Opportunity Centers

South Dakota universities have been ordered by the Board of Regents to replace their diversity efforts with “Opportunity Centers.”

Deciding on a 2022 Run

South Dakota Senator John Thune says he will decide soon on running for another term next year.

Three Nebraskans Named Finalists For Farm Bureau’s Ag Innovation Challenge

The American Farm Bureau has named ten finalists for their Ag Innovation Challenge with three of those coming from Nebraska.…

Moving from Diversity to Opportunity

The South Dakota Board of Regents has mandated that the six universities move away from diversity efforts and focus on student opportunities.

Wilcockson Eye Associates Merging with Avera Medical Group

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital and Wilcockson Eye Associates, both of Yankton, have finalized a professional services agreement to have the eye care clinic become part of the Avera Medical Group.

NCBA Official Says Study Shows Mandates Will Hurt Cattle Markets

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is lauding the study put forth by Texas A & M University on the U.S.…

Growth Energy Asks U.S. Supreme Court To Hear E-15 Case

Growth Energy has filed a petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their case regarding year round use of…

Celebrating Manufacturing, Looking for Workers

This is manufacturing week in Yankton, a time to recognize the varied businesses and help raise awareness among prospective workers.

South Dakota Still on Meth

While the Drug Enforcement Administration is warning of the dangers of fake pills containing fentanyl, an old threat remains.

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