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Nebraska Health Officials Watching for Covid-19 Variant

Health officials in Nebraska are watching for indications that a Covid-19 virus mutation is present.

Senator Mike Hilgers Elected Speaker of the Nebraska Unicameral

The 2021 Nebraska Legislative session began its ninety-day run this week with reorganization and election of officers on the first day

La Nina Not Following Script

An ongoing weather driver is still active, but not following previous scripts.

Lewis & Clark Regional Water Project Planning 2021 Construction

The Lewis & Clark Regional Water Project should see another round of federal funding this year.

SDSU Holding Lamb Bonanza To Raise Scholarship Money

The 29th annual Lamb Bonanza will be held at Frost Arena in Brookings this Saturday with an auction at halftime…

South Dakota FSA Official Advises Enrolling In General CRP As Soon As Possible

Enrollment for the general Conservation Reserve Program began this week at county Farm Service Agency offices. South Dakota FSA C-R-P…

NAWG Pleased USDA Finalizes Quality Loss Adjustments In Whip Plus Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency has announced it has finalized quality loss coverage in its Wildfire and…

China Slowing Imports Of Meat Due To COVID Concerns

China has slowed imported red meat coming into its country because they have COVID 19 concerns with some shipments. That’s…

SD Senator John Thune Condemns Mob Action

Congress upheld the electoral vote early Thursday morning, confirming Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as President and Vice President.

SD Governor Kristi Noem on Merging Ag & DENR

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has proposed merging the Agriculture Department and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

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