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SDSU Extension Specialist Says Despite OIG Report, Meat Is Safe

A new report out from the Office of Inspector General says that the USDA DID not comply with data quality…

Mid America Economy Showing Signs of Recovery

The June 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.

Five Tons of Pork Goes Quickly

Ten thousand pounds of frozen pork was given out quickly yesterday (Tuesday) in a drive through at the Yankton High School parking lot.

Cattlemen’s Foundation Raises Record Amount For Feeding South Dakota

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic the seventh annual Prime Time Gala event of the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation was…

USMCA Now In Effect Beneficial For U.S. Cattle Producers

The United States Mexico Canada Trade agreement is now in full effect. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Director of International Trade…

House Climate Committee’s Report Shows Ethanol Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The U.S. House Climate Committee has released their report providing recommendations for future legislation in Congress to tackle climate change.…

Anticipating Nebraska’s Economic Rebound

While the pandemic induced recession is hitting Nebraska, the state may bounce back more quickly than most.

Hundreds of Millions of Federal Dollars Stabilize South Dakota’s Economy

South Dakota’s economy did not suffer as much as many other states during the pandemic induced recession.

Names Released in Yankton Fatal Crash

A 35-year-old Vermillion, S.D. woman has been identified as the person who died in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Monday night, June 22, in Yankton.

USDA’s Acreage Figures Hold Bullish Surprise, Stocks Mixed Bag

USDA’s June Quarterly Stocks and Grain, Soybean Planted Acreage report held some big bullish surprises for the market on acreage…

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