R CALF Considering Possibly Appealing Court’s Beef Checkoff Ruling

R-CALF officials are expressing disappointment at the U.S. District Court decision that threw out their challenge of the beef checkoff.…

Yankton City Commission Passes Business Shutdown Ordinance

The Yankton City Commission Monday night gave final approval to an emergency ordinance that would curtail businesses like bars and restaurants while closing other like gyms and hair salons.

ACE Disappointed The EPA Is Not Applying Court SRE Decision Nationwide

The Environmental Protection Agency is not moving ahead with applying the 10th Circuit Court Ruling on small refinery waivers from…

FSA Administrator Says 89 Percent Of CRP Applications Accepted In General Sign Up

USDA’s Farm Service Agency just recently completed a general Conservation Reserve Program Sign Up. FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce says it…

NCBA Hails Court Decision Upholding Beef Checkoff

The United States District Court of Montana has ruled in favor of the USDA and the Montana Beef Council over…

City Projects May be Cut Back

A number of public projects planned or underway may have to slow down or stop due to the coronavirus outbreak.

More Federal Rescue Plans Expected

The massive two point two trillion dollar economic rescue plan passed by Congress last week won’t be the last one.

United States Cattlemen’s Association Wants Truthful Beef Label In FSIS Rule

The United States Cattlemen’s Association has gotten a response from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service on their petition…

Center For Rural Affairs Offering Express Loan Program

The Center for Rural Affairs is helping local businesses cope with the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic. A main…

SD Health Officials Doing Inventory of Hospital Beds

State officials are coordinating with health care providers on the number of hospital beds available and the number that could be quickly added.