Legislators Waiting on Federal Revenue Rules

Several South Dakota state agencies have received money to help pay COVID-19 related costs and state officials are looking for more.

Ag Coalition Led By NFU Takes EPA To Court Over SAFER Rule

An Agricultural Coalition led by the National Farmers Union has filed a petition with the Supreme Court of the District…

Fixing the Mid America Economy

While the Mid America economy is showing signs of improvement, more needs to be done to hold on to that…

Going Back to School

Two large South Dakota school associations held meetings with superintendents last week, helping plan for a return to classrooms next month.

Hot Dog Consumption In The United States Rises During The Pandemic

Americans were projected to have consumed 150 million hot dogs on the Fourth of July this year. That couples well…

Corn Growers Association Presidents Say USMCA Positive For All Of U.S. Agriculture

The USMCA trade agreement went into effect last week. And Corn Grower Association leaders are hailing the deal. Nebraska Corn…

Ag Groups Want MPR Reauthorized And 50/14 Rule Adopted As Part Of It

A group of over a dozen agriculture groups including the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association and National Farmers Union have sent a…

Defense Bill Veto Threat over Confederate Base Name Changes

President Trump has threatened to veto the seven hundred forty billion dollar “National Defense Authorization Act” over a provision that would remove names of confederate generals from US bases.

Fireworks Return to Mount Rushmore

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem hosted President Trump at a return to the fireworks show at Mt Rushmore Friday night.

The Weekend File. An Economic Outlook

The Open Sky Policy Institute of Nebraska held a webinar last week to look at the current economic situation and also look to what may be ahead.