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Drought Conditions Impact Animal Health

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows much of the region is in some level of drought, which increases the potential…

Economy Rebounds, So do Scammers

As the economy and businesses recover from the pandemic, scammers are too.

Missouri River Run Off Forecasts Drying Up

Projected runoff into the Missouri River system continues to dry up month to month.

Yankton School Board Reorganizes, Elects Officers

The Yankton School Board reorganized for the new school year at their meeting Monday night

Center For Rural Affairs Hosting Crop Insurance Webinar

The Center for Rural Affairs is offering a webinar on July 20 to help farmers and ranchers learn about the…

South Dakota Farmers Union Preparing For Annual Policy Meeting

The South Dakota Farmers Union will be hosting their annual policy meeting July 22. District 7 Board Director Chad Johnson…

Growth Energy Working On Response To Negative Biofuel Court Rulings

Growth Energy officials while disappointed with recent court decisions going against biofuels are considering their next options. Growth Energy Vice…

Setting a Medical Cannabis Policy in School

The Yankton School Board heard a report on their proposed medical cannabis policy last Monday night.

Selling City Owned Land

The Yankton City Commission approved the sale of a parcel of city owned land at their meeting last Monday night.

July WASDE Bullish for Wheat, Neutral to Bearish for Row Crops

The July World Agriculture Outlook Supply and Demand Estimates were bullish for wheat but neutral for soybeans and slightly bearish…

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