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South Dakota Winter Wheat Crop Damage Being Assessed

Farmers are concerned about possible winterkill in the winter wheat crop from last week’s subzero temperatures. Ideal, South Dakota producer…

NRCS Announces CSP Deadline

The next deadline for the Conservation Stewardship Program applications is March 26 of this year. South Dakota NRCS CSP Coordinator…

SD House to Consider Articles of Impeachment

The South Dakota House will consider Articles of Impeachment against Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.

Iowa Soybean President Says Confirmation Of Tom Vilsack As Ag Secretary Positive

Tuesday the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary. Iowa Soybean Association President Jeff Jorgenson says he…

Biofuels Group Backing Minnesota Legislation Mandating E-15

Legislation to mandate E-15 use in the state is making its way through the Minnesota Legislature. Minnesota Biofuels Association Executive…

South Dakota Selling Land

The sale last week of the former Star Academy near Custer was the latest in a string of public land sales for the state.

Reviewing the Rolling Blackouts

Following last weeks rolling blackouts, reviews at several levels are going on.

Loyal to the Party over a Person

Some republican parties across the country are making loyalty to former President Trump a litmus test for officials and candidates.

Building a New Prison

Nebraska legislators may have to decide if they want to spend over two hundred million dollars on a new prison.

CBB CEO Speaks At SDBIC Meeting

The head of the national beef checkoff provided an update on beef checkoff programs amid COVID and the role of…

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