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Agreement to Fund the Federal Government
Congress is moving to avoid a federal government shutdown by passing another short term funding bill.
South Dakota Feeling Drought Impacts
Despite recent rains, much of South Dakota has been under severe drought conditions since early this spring.
Retired Extension Specialist Likes Margin Protection Crop Insurance Add On Program
Tomorrow is the deadline for farmers to sign up for an add on crop insurance coverage program. It’s called Margin…
Lewis & Clark Resort Expansion
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department has modified the lease at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area to allow the resort operator to expand their facilities.
Fake Pill Warning from the DEA
The Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a nation-wide warning about the increase in fake prescription pills that may contain fatal doses of fentanyl.
ACE Files Comments With EPA On Emissions Standards Rule
The American Coalition For Ethanol has submitted written comments to the Environmental Protection Agency on their proposed rule for fuel…
Ag Groups Want U.S. Supreme Court To Rule Against California’s Prop 12 Law
The National Pork Producers Council and American Farm Bureau have filed a petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear…
Federal Grant Aimed at Rural Health
The South Dakota Department of Social Services will get up to five million dollars in federal funding to work on changing rural health care.
SD Joint Committee on Appropriations Takes West River Tour
The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature spent most of last week touring west river state facilities.

