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Watching Covid-19 Infection Rates

The rate of decrease in Covid-19 infections has slowed down and that has the attention of public health officials.

NDFU President Says Alleged Inhumane Handling Case At NDSU Unfortunate For Agriculture

The Cass County North Dakota State’s Attorney’s office is looking into a USDA report alleging inhumane treatment of a cow…

National Archery Tournament in Yankton This Weekend

The National Field Archery Association Indoor National Championship Tournament will be held this weekend in Yankton

NCBA Pleased With Confirmation Of Katherine Tai As USTR

Wednesday, the U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment of Katherin Tai as U.S. Trade Representative. Several ag groups are pleased with…

United States And Canada Establish Trade Protocols For ASF In Feral Swine

The USDA and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have announced protocols to help ensure bilateral trade if African Swine Fever…

Economic Stimulus Payments Hit Main Street

Hundreds of millions of federal economic stimulus payments dropped into bank accounts in the state this week.

Vaccine Eligibility Opening Up

As Covid-19 vaccine supplies increase, more people will be eligible for the shots.

Iowa Senator Says Border Security Must Be In Any Immigration Legislation

The House this week is taking up immigration reform legislation. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says for that type of measure…

SD D.O.T. Helping Local Governments with Bridge Costs

Local governments across South Dakota can get help in replacing and repairing bridges.

SDSU Leading on Bio-Processing Production

South Dakota legislators set aside twenty million dollars for development and construction of a production scale bio-sciences lab at South Dakota State University.

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