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RFA Says Oil State Senators Request To Freeze RFS For 2021 Is Ridiculous

Senators from 15 oil producing states have written to the EPA Administrator asking him to freeze the Renewable Fuel Standard…

ISU Nematologist Says Farmers Need To Do Soil Testing For SCN

A large amount of soybean acres in the Northern Plains this year are infested with soybean cyst nematode., also known…

One Dead in Brule County Crash

An 84-year-old man died Thursday morning in a one-vehicle crash west of Kimball.

Center For Rural Affairs Encouraging Producers To Enroll In CSP

The Center for Rural Affairs is reminding Nebraska producers they have until November 20 to apply for the Conservation Stewardship…

Soil Moisture Deficit Growing

While recent rain and snow across the region brings some short-term drought relief, more will be needed to recharge depleted soil moisture.

SD Rail Sales Progressing

The South Dakota State Railroad Board is working through the details of agreements to sell two segments of state-owned rail lines.

Minnesota Governor Announces COVID Relief Aid For Agriculture

This week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced a $7.7 million plan to support farmers impacted by the COVID 19 pandemic.…

ISA President Says It Would Help Growers To Get A Trade Deal With The United Kingdom

It’s not looking positive for a trade deal between the European Union and United Kingdom. Should there not be an…

Virtual Exchange Provides Successful Meeting With Trade Partners

Several Nebraska agricultural officials recently met with potential international customers at a virtual grain exchange. The event was hosted by…

COVID-19 by the Numbers

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, South Dakota has had over thirty-four thousand people test positive, over twenty-two hundred spent time in the hospital and three hundred thirty three people have died.

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