Cattle President Says Federal Court Decision Brings Out Truth In Labeling Issue

A Federal Court Judge in New Mexico has permanently dismissed a pair of lawsuits against the Big 4 meat packers.…

Dakota Rural Action Concerned About Merger Of Ag And Environment Departments

Dakota Rural Action members are raising questions and concerns with Governor Kristi Noem’s decision to merge the State Agriculture Department…

Returning to Pierre

Democratic Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton will return to Pierre in January for his second term without going through an election.

SD Legislators Prepare for Possible Special Session

The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature voted to hold special committee hearings later this month to begin planning for a possible special session this fall.

Niobrara River Bridge Done Early, Dedicated

The Highway 12 bridge over the Niobrara River was washed out in the massive flooding in March of last year.
The replacement bridge was opened and dedicated Tuesday.

One Dead in Union County Crash

One man died early Tuesday morning in a one-vehicle crash south of Beresford.

Iowa Farmers Union President Advises Farmers To Sign Up For Next CFAP

The deadline for producers to apply for the next round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Payments is September 11 at County…

SD Data Site Dealing with Glitches

As COVID-19 infection numbers surge in South Dakota, the reporting process has seen some glitches in the past couple of weeks.

Mid America Economy Continues Recovery

The August Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, advanced above growth neutral, and to its highest level in two years.

Farm Bureau Says Conservation Compliance Rule Needs Fixing

The USDA has finalized the Highly Erodible Land Wetland Conservation rule. The American Farm Bureau says the regulation falls short…