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President Issues Executive Order To Restore Competition To Agriculture

On Friday President Biden issued an Executive Order to promote competition in agriculture and build a more resilient supply chain…

Vaccinations Needed as Delta Variant Spreads

Health care professionals continue to push people to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as infection numbers start to rise again due to the Delta variant.

Board of Education Standards Revises Medical Marijuana Rules

The South Dakota Board of Education Standards has revised their proposed rules for schools to administer medical marijuana.

South Dakota Governor Says Executive Order On Cattle Competition Good First Step

This year’s South Dakota Governor’s Ag Summit in Sioux Falls focused on expanding agricultural markets and processing, plus protecting the…

Adding up Budget Details.

The Yankton City Commission is working through the details of their proposed 2022 budget.

Iowa State University Researchers Receive NIFA Grant For BRD Research

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded $ 14 million in research to protect agriculture animals from disease.…

Dairy Executive Pleased Congressmen Asking For More Pandemic Relief For Dairy

A group of 24 members of Congress are asking President Joe Biden to reimburse dairy producers for losses stemming from…

Farmers And Ranchers Seeing Higher Stress Levels Due To Drought

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Low Water Warning on the Missouri River

The Corps of Engineers is warning users along the Missouri River to be prepared for low water levels into next spring.

Avon Elevator Moved into Receivership

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission voted Friday to ask a judge to appoint the commission as receiver for the Farmers Cooperative Elevator in Avon.

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