Business Group Likes Tone of Governor’s Message

In her State of the State speech, Governor Kristi Noem laid out a business friendly agenda, saying rapid economic expansion will help fund vital state programs.

Agriculture Groups See Short and Long Term Benefits from China Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s Vice Premier signed the phase one trade agreement between the two nations Wednesday in…

U.S. Agriculture Highlights the Importance of USMCA

The Senate ratified the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement Thursday by an overwhelming majority. National Pork Board CEO Bill Even says…

Senate Approves USMCA, Will Increase Ag Exports $2.2 Billion

Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed the USMCA trade deal on an 89-10 vote. Farmers for Free Trade Co-Executive Director Angela…

Governor Ricketts Outlines Goals for Unicameral

This week Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts outlined his legislative goals for the 2020 Unicameral. He recommends including $50 million to…

Farm Credit Services Establishes Swine Endowment at SDSU

Farm Credit Services of America has committed to establishing an endowed faculty position in swine production in the South Dakota…

Spring Flood Planning Underway

Preparations are underway at the state and local level for another round of flooding this spring.

SD Tribal Leaders Ask Legislators for Better Communications

The Chairman of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe says South Dakota lawmakers need to improve communications with native American communities.

Yankton County Commission Accepts Bridge Repair Bid

The Yankton County Commission approved a bid for repairs to the closed Jamesville Bridge over the James River.

Gary Hanson Running for Re-election to the SD Public Utilities Commission

South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Gary Hanson says he will run for re-election this fall.