SD Democrats to Fill Federal Offices

Despite their election losses, democrats in South Dakota will be able to fill some important offices.

Needs Based Scholarships Still a Priority

The South Dakota Board of Regents and university presidents have been pushing for the last couple of years for a needs-based scholarship program.

Minnesota Farm Bureau Sets State Legislative Priorities

The Minnesota Farm Bureau Board of Directors has set their priority issues for the 2021 state legislative session that gets…

NAWG Shares Priorities With President Elect Joe Biden

The National Association of Wheat Growers is weighing in with the incoming administration on their group’s agricultural priorities for 2021.…

ISU 2020 Land Value Survey Shows Stability Despite Pandemic

The 2020 Iowa State University Land Survey showed the average value of Iowa farmland increased 1.7 percent per acre despite…

SD Legislator Wants to Clarify Constitutional Amendment Ballot Issues

South Dakota legislators are preparing bills and looking at issues ahead of the start of the 2021 session next month.

Iowa Senator Confident His Suicide Prevention Bill Will Get Enacted

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley’s measure to curb the rising rate of farmer suicides contained in the Defense Authorization Bill is…

SDFU Opposing Merger Of South Dakota Ag And Environment Departments

South Dakota Farmers Union members at their recent convention held virtually earlier this month approved several special orders of business.…

Corps of Engineers Starts Lewis & Clark Master Plan Update

The Corps of Engineers is asking for public input as part of the update to the master plan for Gavins Point Dam and Lewis & Clark Lake.

Nebraska Farm Bureau Outlines Trade Priorities For Biden Administration

The Nebraska Farm Bureau has developed their trade policy for 2021 and outlined what they want the incoming Biden Administration…