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SD Legislative Democrats Agree on Budget Priorities
There was bipartisan agreement on some of the spending priorities for the 2021 South Dakota legislature.
Farm Program Signup Deadline Approaching
The deadline for farmers to make their farm program elections for the 2021 growing season is March 15. Tyler Leighton…
Major Storm to Bring, Rain, Snow & Wind
A major storm moving across the middle of the country will bring a variety of weather to the northern plains into next week
Farmers Union Groups Donate $50,000 To Feed National Guard Troops In DC
The Farmers Union Enterprises made up of Upper Midwest Farmers Union organizations are donating $50,000 to help feed National Guard…
SD Legislature Authorizes “Freedom Scholarships”
The South Dakota legislature this year set aside fifty million dollars as part of the funding for the “Freedom Scholarships.”
NCBA Pleased With Confirmation Of Michael Regan To Head EPA
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Michael Regan as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Chief Environmental…
SD Governor Kristi Noem Considering “Women in Sports” Bill
South Dakota lawmakers, in the final days of the session, passed a bill barring transgender girls and women from participating in female sports leagues.
South Dakota Specialty Producers Disappointed Financial Responsibility Bill Defeated
A bill supported by specialty crop and organic growers and beekeepers as well as conventional growers was defeated in the…
Iowa Legislature Reaches First Funnel Deadline
Iowa State lawmakers have reached the first funnel deadline for the 2021 session where bills must be out of committee…