GOP Control of the Senate in Play

A Des Moines Register poll released over the weekend shows democrat challenger Theresa Greenfield with a forty-six to forty three percent lead over incumbent republican Senator Joni Ernst. That could set the stage for a democratic takeover of the Senate in November.

Pandemic Effects Create Ag Policy Questions

The University of Missouri’s Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute or FAPRI in their June report notes that the forecasted…

Second Round Of Trade Talks Start With The United Kingdom

The second round of trade talks between the United States and the United Kingdom get underway today (Monday). National Cattlemen’s…

Universities Cautiously Optimistic About Fall Numbers

Many colleges and universities are looking ahead to a shorter fall term and a combination of online classes to help students and staff avoid more exposure to the coronavirus. That has led to fears of losses of students and revenue.

Chinese Researchers Developing African Swine Fever Vaccine

Clinical trials are underway in China on an African Swine Fever vaccine both in labs and in the field. So…

Coronavirus Infections Continue, Models Not Changing

At one point, the South Dakota Department of Health was projecting up to one hundred thirty thousand people in the state would be infected with the coronavirus and that would push hospital use to a critical level.

Yankton City Commission Starts 2021 Budget Talks

Yankton City Commissioners begin the first-round of 2021 budget discussions

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Holding Options

While much of Nebraska continues to reopen following the pandemic shutdown, Governor Pete Ricketts says all options are still available

A Priority to Keep UJS Employees

The Unified Judicial System in South Dakota has about five hundred employees and a budget of about sixty million dollars.

Looking for Leadership at All Levels

There have been calls for leadership on the local and national level to deal with protests and riots over issues of equality.