SD Legislature Week Four Update

Week 4 of the South Dakota State Legislature in Pierre is now in the books

Low Water Threat for the Missouri River Basin

Instead of a flood threat, low water may be more of an issue along the Missouri River this spring.

Senate Finance Leader Says Trade Not The President’s Top Priority

Senate Finance Committee leader Chuck Grassley says trade appears to be at the bottom of the list for immediate priorities…

SD Governor Kristi Noem Critical of News Coverage of Keystone XL Shutdown

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is critical of news coverage of the impacts of the shutdown of the Keystone XL pipeline.

Minnesota Farm Group Pleased Governor’s Budget Plan Contains Most Of Their Priorities

The Minnesota Governor’s budget proposal contains many of the legislative priorities of the State Farmers Union. Government Relations Director Stu…

Covid-19 Vaccinations Adding Up

Covid-19 vaccination clinics set up by Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton have been working smoothly and will have to move to a larger location next week.

Sorghum Producers Association Creates Data Base To Connect Growers And Buyers

The pandemic in 2020 created more demand for sorghum than there was supply. That’s according to Nate (BLOOM) Blum, Executive…

NCBA Guardedly Optimistic About EPA Administrator Nominee

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Wednesday held the confirmation hearing for President Biden’s EPA Administrator nominee Michael…

SD Legislators Looking Ahead to the Second Half of the Session

South Dakota legislators will return next week to the second half of the 2021 session.

SD Legislative Session Hits Halfway Mark

The South Dakota legislature will wrap up the first half of the session this week.