Corn Congress Delegates Talk About Renewable Fuels, Climate Change And Trade

National Corn Grower’s Association members held their annual Corn Congress this week. President Kevin Ross says it was a virtual…

Dairy Groups Opposing Ban Of Whole Milk In Schools

The American Dairy Coalition recently sent a letter to Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue and to Health and Human Services Secretary…

IFU President Says CFAP Expansion Needed For Diversified Farmers

Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry and Maine Representative Chelle Pingree are asking Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to expand the Coronavirus Food…

Analysis Shows Ethanol Industry’s Economic Losses Top $3.4 Billion Due To The Pandemic

The COVID 19 crisis has already led to more than $3.4 billion in lost revenues for the U.S. Ethanol industry.…

Open Sky Policy Institute Questions Tax Breaks Given To Businesses

Nebraska State Senators return to Lincoln next week to complete their 2020 legislative session with property tax relief one of…

Returning Lost Money

South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder has stepped up their asset return process with a program called “Cash It,” where his office sends checks to people that are owed money.

Nathan Johnson Reelected Yankton Mayor

The Yankton City Commission has elected Nathan Johnson as Mayor for a third one year term. The commissioners made the choice following their reorganization at Monday nights meeting.

Yankton City Commission Approves CARES Act Funding Resolutions

The Yankton City Commission approved a pair of resolutions at their meeting this week that puts the city in line for possible federal funding under the CARES act.

Yankton School District Plans School Restart

The Yankton School Board this week heard the initial plans for returning students to their classrooms next month.

Center For Rural Affairs Pleased USDA Streamlining Ag Loan Programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is cutting red tape in four of its flagships ag loan programs to make it…