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R CALF Priorities Getting M COOL Restored And Improve Competitive Markets

R CALF members just wrapped up their 2020 convention held in Deadwood, South Dakota. South Dakota cattle producer Brett Kenzy…

COVID-19 on Campus

COVID-19 infections are on the rise on university campuses across the state.

Nebraska Senators Take First Step on Property Tax Reform

The Nebraska legislature reached a compromise on property taxes just before they wrapped up the 2020 session.

RFA Pleased Senate Climate Committee Report Included Ethanol In Plan

The Renewable Fuel Association is lauding the Senate Democrat’s Special Committee’s Climate plan. RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper says…

Corn In Central Iowa Hit Hard By Derecho

Farmers in Central Iowa, mainly in Story county were among those hammered by the Derecho storm that swept across the…

SD Governor Kristi Noem Leads off Republican National Convention

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem was the kick off speaker during the Republican National Convention Wednesday night.

NCBA Official Says U.S. Meat Exports To China Flowing Freely

Top meat importer China has suspended imports from some foreign meat packing plants where workers have become infected with coronavirus.…

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer Pushing the EPA on RFS Waivers

Farm state representatives continue to battle the Environmental Protection Agency over waivers given to oil refiners under the renewable fuel standard.

ISU Ag Law Center Helping Producers With Pandemic Aid Legal Issues

Earlier this week Iowa State University Extension hosted a webinar to help producers with economic issues brought on by the…

Tracking the Upward Trend of Covid-19 Infections

While varying from day to day, the longer-term trend for coronavirus infections in South Dakota is rising.

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