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STC Executive Pleased Senate Making Progress On Infrastructure Legislation

The Senate is continuing to debate a very large infrastructure bill. The good news is that agriculture is included in…

Drought Impacts Continue in the Missouri River Basin

Dry conditions continue to have an impact on the Missouri River basin.

SD Board of Regents Adopt “Opportunity” Policy

The South Dakota Board of Regents approved a statement and action plan that positions the universities as “places of opportunity” for all students.

Yankton Medical Clinic Names New CEO

The Yankton Medical Clinic has announced the appointment of Becky McManus as the new chief executive officer.

Drought Targeting the Northern Plains

Drought continues to expand over much of the northern plains.

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.

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ALPENA, S.D. – LSI, Inc., an Alpena, S.D. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,277,540 pounds of a ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork…

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Joshua Haiar-/ SD Searchlight) – Two days after a U.S. senator from South Dakota said he was encouraged…

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Joshua Haiar and Seth Tupper / SD Searchlight) – South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden and a group…

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