Ag Disaster Aid on the Table

With the ongoing drought, ag producers, especially those with livestock may be looking for disaster aid from the federal government.

SD AG Jason Ravnsborg Fined, Avoids Jail Time in Accidental Death

A Circuit Judge rejected a plea deal for Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg and imposed fines but no jail time in connection with the accident that killed Joe Boever near Highmore last September.

Minnesota Farmers Union Opposes Cargill Purchase Of Sanderson Farms

The Minnesota Farmers Union’s full board of directors have voted to oppose Cargill’s purchase of Sanderson Farms poultry operation. Farmers…

More Fake Drugs Spotted

The Drug Enforcement Administration is seeing a big jump in the number of fake, or counterfeit pills they are seizing.

Pushing Back on Tax Changes

The three and a half trillion-dollar infrastructure and stimulus bill moving through Congress includes some major tax changes.

Class Time & Fall Ball at Mount Marty University

The fall term begins next week at Mount Marty University in Yankton and at their sites in Sioux Falls and Watertown.

Cautions in Grain Dealing

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission is charged with licensing and monitoring grain dealers and elevators.

Farm To School Legislation Becomes Law Friday In Nebraska

Nebraska State Senator Tom Brandt’s Farm To School Bill goes into law on Friday. The measure connects schools across the…

Ag Groups Welcome USDA Guidance Document On Packers And Stockyards Enforcement

Both R-CALF USA and the National Farmers Union are welcoming USDA’s guidance document on how the department will enforce the…

ISU Extension Specialist Says Drought Doesn’t Change Rules For Good Corn Silage

Drought is continuing in Northwest Iowa and corn fields are beginning to dry down. Despite that, appearances can be misleading…