Tight Timeline to get a Federal Budget Done

The Senate will not return to Washington until after Labor Day, which won’t leave much time until the end of the fiscal year on September 30th.

RFA Urges EPA Administrator To Follow The Intent Of The RFS

The Renewable Fuel Association is urging the EPA Administrator to follow the intent of the Renewable Fuel Standard. RFA President…

COVID-19 Cases Rising at the University of South Dakota

The number of active COVID-19 infections being reported among students and employees at the University of South Dakota rose from fifty-one on Monday to one hundred thirty-three on Thursday.

South Dakota Holding Millions of Federal Dollars

The State of South Dakota is still holding about nine hundred million dollars in federal funds for COVID-19 related expenses.

USDA Extends SHIPP Program Sign Up To November 20, 2020

The USDA has extended the signup for the Soil Health and Income Protection or SHIPP program that began March 30.…

National Pork Board Launching REAL PORK Master Brand

The National Pork Board on September 1 will be launching its new Master Brand, ‘’REAL PORK’’. NPB Vice President of…

STC Executive Says Corn And Soybean Ports Running Despite Hurricane

Hurricane Laura hit West of the major corn and soybean export ports on the Lower Mississippi River. That’s according to…

Data Error Feeds COVID-19 Surge in South Dakota

An error in the database reporting COVID-19 infections in South Dakota was a factor in a surge of cases showing up on the state Health Department website.

Demand Continues for Absentee Ballots

The demand for absentee ballots will continue to rise as the general election approaches.

Stimulus Bill Talks Continue in the Back Ground

Members of Congress are not due back in Washington until after Labor Day, so debate of the next economic stimulus bill is on hold.