Few Democrats Returning to Pierre

When the 2021 session of the South Dakota legislature is gaveled in, there will be three democrats in the thirty-five-member state Senate.

Ag And Environmental Coalition Releases Climate Change Recommendations

An alliance representing both agricultural and environmental interests working together has released a list of 40 some recommendations to guide…

Dairy Executive Encourages Producers To Enroll In 2021 DMC

Dairy producers have until December 11 to enroll in the 2021 Dairy Margin Coverage safety net program. Iowa State Dairy…

Difficult Holiday Season Ahead

A very different and possibly difficult holiday shopping season is ahead for retailers. The ongoing pandemic is expected to sharply cut into traditional black Friday sales.

NGFA Pleased With Senate Approval Of Grain Standards Act Reauthorization

The Senate this week unanimously passed the reauthorization of the U.S. Grains Standards Act and sent it over to the…

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Resists Mandatory Face Masks

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has resisted issuing a statewide face mask mandate. He says masks are only one part of Covid-19 prevention

NCGA Files Comments With EPA On BT Technology

The National Corn Grower’s Association has submitted formal comments to the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure future access and continued…

Senate Republicans Ready to Move on Another Stimulus Plan

While there have been no negotiations since the election, South Dakota Senator John Thune says republicans are ready to move on another round of economic stimulus

Schools Dealing with Changing Close Contact Policies

Like a number of school districts, Avon has modified their close contact policy to help keep more kids in school longer.

CFAP 2 Application Deadline Is December 11

The deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program two is about a month away coming up December 11.…