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No Delay for Medicinal Marijuana

A bill that would delay implementation of the medicinal marijuana initiative in South Dakota for at least a year will be debated on the House floor next week.

Yankton City Commission to Debate Options of the Face Mask Mandate

The Yankton City Commission will hold a public hearing at their Monday night meeting and then possibly vote on the extension of the face mask mandate.

Energy and Climate Policy Changes in Biden Administration Have Impact on Agriculture

Changes in the Biden Administration’s energy and climate policy have major implications for agriculture and South Dakota Senator John Thune…

First Native American FSA Administrator From South Dakota

The first Native American to be named national Farm Service Agency Administrator hails from South Dakota. Rancher Zach Ducheneaux runs…

USCA Wants Enforcement Of President’s Buy American Made Mandate Order

The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association sent a letter recently to the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council regarding the enforcement of President Joe…

More Vaccines & Delays

States continue to see bigger shipments of Covid-19 vaccines each week.

SD Legislators Face Bill Backlog

South Dakota legislators return to Pierre on Monday with lots of bills waiting on debate.

South Dakota Dairy Group Studying Administration’s Immigration Plan

One of the continuing challenges for America’s dairy farmers is finding a workable solution to the shortage of ag labor…

Cattle President Says New Dealer Statutory Trust Good For Livestock Industry

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service this week announced a new Dealer Statutory Trust to protect livestock sellers. That’s an amendment…

AGP Supports Iowa Biofuels Initiative

AG Processing Incorporated (A-G-P) is supporting the Iowa Biofuels Standard, a state legislative initiative that’s being considered by Iowa Lawmakers.…

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