Minnesota Legislature Approves Ag Policy Bills And Sets Budget Targets

Minnesota state lawmakers while not wrapping up their legislative session Monday were able to approved ag policy bills in both…

Worries About Long Term Drought

While a more active weather pattern may bring rain and thundershowers to the region this week, the long-term trends look to be a problem.

NFU President Hopes Administration Benefits Agriculture With Climate Goals

Now that the U.S. Senate has confirmed Jewel Bronaugh as Deputy Agriculture Secretary she’ll be able to help Ag Secretary…

ICGA President Says Fuel Choice Coalition Off Base Attacking Ethanol Bill

The Iowa Fuel Choice Coalition is opposing legislation supported by the Governor to mandate E 15 fuel use at every…

Dairy Industry Wants USTR To Initiate Dispute Case Against Canada On TRQs

A group of 67 dairy companies and associations are urging U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to initiate a dispute settlement…

Aiming for a 70 Percent Vaccination Rate

The South Dakota Health Department has a goal of seventy percent vaccination of the eligible population

SD Education Board Sets Medical Marijuana Rules

The South Dakota Board of Education Standards approved rules for the use of medical marijuana in state schools starting this fall.

SD State Employees See Insurance Costs Rise

Major changes were made to insurance options for South Dakota state employees this year, with more costs moving to workers.

Drainage Work Continues at Gavins Point Dam

Visible construction is underway just below the face of Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River near Yankton.

Farm Group To Weigh In With EPA On Clean Water Rule Rewrite

The Environmental Protection Agency will be gathering public information this summer and falls as they work to rewrite Clean Water…