SD House Committee Rejects Call for Constitutional Convention

The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee held a hearing Monday on HJR 5001 that would call for a Constitutional Convention of the states

Iowa Soybean Group Sets Policy Priorities On Biodiesel And Taxes

Iowa Soybean Association members were busy this past week working on both state and national policy for their organization. President…

District 18 Legislative Forum

The three members of the District 18 legislative delegation held the first forum of the 2021 session Saturday in Yankton.

Back to the Legislature

Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton returned to the legislature this year after a two-year break.

2021 SD Legislative Session to Hit Half Way Point

This will be a full five-day week for South Dakota legislators and is also the deadline for bill introductions.

Farm Leader Says Government Aid Programs Need Better Management

Senators John Thune of South Dakota and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin are urging the U.S. Treasury Department and Small Business…

Congressman Says DIRECT Act Could Lead To More Meat Processor Opportunities

The Direct Act introduced last week by South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson if approved will allow state inspected meat to…

Farm Bureau Health Care Bill Clears South Dakota Senate Committee

Legislation to allow the South Dakota Farm Bureau to offer a health care coverage option to its members cleared a…

Nebraska Easing Pandemic Restrictions

The State of Nebraska moved from the blue to green phase of its pandemic response plan over the weekend.

Mid America Economy Showing Strong Signs of Growth

For an eighth straight month, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, moved strongly into growth territory.