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Higher Education Task Force Meeting at USD

The SB55 task force will meet on campus at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion on Thursday

Making Up for Missing Tests

Due to the school year ending early last spring because of the pandemic, students did not complete their yearly standardized tests.

Soybean And Cotton Groups File Legal Challenge To EPA’s Dicamba Restrictions

The American Soybean Association along with the Plains Cotton Growers have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency. The…

IFU Leader Pleased New Administration Wants Farmers To Sequester Carbon

President Elect Joe Biden has said he wants to incentivize farmers to sequester carbon in their soil and implement several…

NCBA Official Says Many Unknowns On Ag Issues From New President

The change to a new President with the election of Joe Biden replacing President Donald Trump could mean some changes…

Nebraska State Agencies Encouraged to Spread out Employees

Nebraska state officials are working to slow the recent rapid surge in Covid infections across the state.

Government Programs Provide a Bridge for Businesses

Many businesses were able to continue in operation through the pandemic due to government help like the Payroll Protection Plan and other grant and loan programs.

Covid-19 Impacting More Yankton City Workers

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on Yankton city workers.

Emphasizing the “Three Cs”

Nebraska state officials are working to slow the recent rapid surge in Covid infections across the state.

SD Governor Kristi Noem Questions Election Outcome

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem questioned the outcome of the Presidential election during an appearance on ABC’s “This Week with George Stephanopoulos”

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