Legislative Redistricting Committee Wraps up Public Hearings

The House and Senate Legislative Redistricting Committees of the South Dakota legislature wrapped up several days of public hearings with a pair of meetings in Sioux Falls Wednesday.

Nebraska Recovery from Covid-19 Pandemic Continues

The recovery from the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic in Nebraska is continuing as the rate of infection slows

Marijuana Ballot Petitions Hit the Street

A lightning round of petition passing is underway in South Dakota in an attempt to get an initiative on next year’s ballot legalizing marijuana.

SD PUC Brokers Agreement on Net Metering

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved an agreement between Black Hills Power and some customers who are generating their own electricity.

NCBA Opposing OFF Act Legislation

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is opposing the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming or OFF Act legislation. The measure seeks…

Talking Legislative Priorities

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem held a conference call with a number of legislators last week to talk about priority issues for next years session.

New Scholarship Board Appointed

The first board members of the Freedom Scholarship endowment fund have been appointed by Governor Kristi Noem.

Farm Bureau Signs MOU With Minority Agriculture Group

The American Farm Bureau is broadening its diversity. A memorandum of understanding has been signed by Farm Bureau with the…

Iowa And Nebraska Senators Working On Combined Livestock Pricing Bill

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is continuing to work to find a market solution for cattle producers who’ve been suffering from…

Extension Specialist Says Keep Safety In Mind When Applying Manure This Fall

Farmers who are currently busy harvesting will soon be applying manure. It’s important to keep several safety tips in mind…