Grain Drying Costs Down In 2020

Farmers in the western corn belt are spending much less on grain drying costs this fall, especially compared to 2019…

Legislative Committee Slots Handed Out

As the 2021 South Dakota legislature prepares for the January session, committee assignments are being announced.

SDSU Senior Hattie Seten Named Rhodes Scholar

South Dakota State University senior Hattie Seten of Sioux Falls became the schools second recipient of the Rhodes Scholarship, announced over the weekend.

Choosing Education Over Mandates

The Yankton City Commission this week opted for education over a face mask mandate.
Commissioners pulled a resolution dealing with tighter use of face masks after a one-hour work session discussion.

NCBA Sees Changes To NEPA As Positive

Agricultural groups are hailing changes made to NEPA, the National Environmental Policy Act by the U.S. Forest Service. National Cattlemen’s…

Pork Officials Want U.S. To Solidify Pork Market In Japan

U.S. pork officials want trade negotiators to solidify America’s trading relationship with Japan. U.S. Trade Representatives are working to supply…

Iowa State Dairy Association Holding Virtual Annual Meeting In December

The Iowa State Dairy Association will be holding their annual meeting this year virtually on December 4. Executive Director Mitch…

Americans Expected To Consume 45 Million Turkeys

The Thanksgiving holiday is right upon us and despite less people traveling, consumers are expected to eat 45 million pounds…

Health Care Professionals Urge Mask Wearing

There is continued debate over the use of face masks to slow the spread of Covid-19 and if cities should mandate wearing them.

Legal Marijuana Supporters Respond to Court Challenge

Backers of legal marijuana will respond to a lawsuit filed to stop adoption of “Amendment A” which was passed by South Dakota voters earlier this month.