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Critical Race Theory in Practice

There has been much discussion and debate over “critical race theory” and its implementation and instruction in public schools.

Stock Grower’s Executive Says New USDA Cattle Price Reporting Rules Good Start

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson is pleased the USDA Ag Marketing Service has announced two new reports to enhance price…

FSA Now Allowing Emergency Haying And Grazing Of CRP Acres

Farmers and Ranchers impacted by drought can now request emergency haying and grazing on Conservation Reserve Program acres in certain…

ISU Study Points Out Ag Labor Shortage In Pork Industry

A recently updated Iowa State University Study by economists shows that despite competitive wages and an expanding workforce the U.S.…

SD Universities Getting a Mission

The South Dakota Board of Regents may decide on a mission for each of the six state universities.

SD Legislators Get Update on Medical Marijuana Rules

Legislators on the Medical Marijuana Study Subcommittee got an update on the rules and regulations needed to start the program that was approved by voters last year.

Names Released in Buffalo, Faulk County Fatal Crashes

Names released in separate fatal crashes

Nebraska State Patrol Trooper Found Dead

The Nebraska State Patrol family is mourning the sudden loss of Trooper Nicholas Goodwin #73.

National Beef Checkoff Petitioners Get 60 Day Extension

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has granted organizers of the National Beef Checkoff Petition Drive a 60 day extension to gather…

Bankers Watching Interest Rates

At their last meeting the Federal Reserve Board indicated no changes soon in their key interest rates, but inflation was mentioned as a future issue.

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