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Nebraska Corn Grower’s Association Backs Next Generation Fuel Bill

The Nebraska Corn Grower’s Association is backing the Next Generation Fuels Act legislation introduced by Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos. Corn…

Minnesota Ag Department Adopts Temporary Hemp Rules

The Minnesota State Department of Agriculture has brought their state industrial hemp plan in line with the USDA. Tony Cortilet…

SD Legislative Committees Start Redrawing Maps

The House and Senate Committees that will redraw South Dakota’s legislative districts began their speed round of meetings in Pierre Monday.

Hospital Officials Prepare for Delta Surge

Health care officials are ramping up their preparations as Covid-19 infections rise again.

Weeds On Display At This Year’s South Dakota State Fair

The South Dakota State Fair gets underway this week in Huron on Thursday and runs through September 6. SDSU Extension…

Pork Industry Hurt By Court Ruling ON NSIS Line Speeds

Pork producers and packers in the region are being negatively impacted by the April federal court ruling against NSIS line…

Waiting on the 2022 Campaign

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson has been sending out fundraising emails, warning supporters that he may face a primary challenge next year.

Climate Change and the Missouri River

The levels of the Colorado River and its reservoirs have dropped drastically due to a now twenty-year long drought through that basin.

Grower Groups Disappointed With EPA’s Draft Evaluation Of Neonictinoid Products

Four grower groups including the American Soybean Association are disappointed with the draft biological evaluation of the Environmental Protection Agency…

NFU President Testifies On Need For Increased Use Of Biofuels

The National Farmers Union wants the EPA to increase the use of biofuels as well as higher blends of ethanol…

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