Federal Budget Questions for SD Department of Transportation

The next round of economic stimulus is not the only important piece of federal spending hung up in Washington.

South Dakota Pork Producers Council Participating In NPPC’s Give A Ham Program

The National Pork Producers Council has launched their Give-a-Ham challenge. It’s a nationwide social media campaign encouraging pork producers and…

Nebraska Farmers Union Backing Ohio Congresswoman As Next U.S. Ag Secretary

Three Unions are endorsing Ohio Congresswoman Marcia Fudge to be the new Ag Secretary under the Biden administration. Joining them…

Minnesota Milk Producer’s Association Holding Their Annual Meeting Virtually December 2

The annual meeting for Minnesota Milk Producer Association members is set for Wednesday December 2. Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom says…

NPPC Wants Biden Administration To Expand Far East Markets

Pork Industry officials are looking back on this year as a successful one for trade and especially with bilateral deals.…

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…