Time Running Out to Make a Trade Deal

Time is running out for Congress to approve the USMCA trade deal before the end of the year.

Schools Unhappy With State Aid Freeze Proposal

A budget proposal from South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to freeze state aid to school payments at last year’s level is raising concern among school district officials.

Spring Flood Concern Rising

Weather experts are watching for trends that may point to more flooding next spring.

Sioux Falls Mayor Paul Ten Haken Testifies Before Congressional Technology Committee

South Dakota Senator John Thune chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, convened a hearing titled, “The Evolution of Next-Generation Technologies: Implementing MOBILE NOW.”

FCC Sets Up Precision Ag Technology Task Force

The Federal Communications Commission has formed a task force to review the technology needs of precision agriculture.

Weather Experts Weighing Spring Flood Potential

Much of Nebraska saw severe flooding last spring when heavy rains fell on frozen ground and caused rapid snow melt.

SD E-Board not Happy With GOAC Investigation

A routine report from one legislative committee to another turned into a full on debate this week.

NFU President Disappointed With New SNAP Rule

The USDA has finalized new Supplemental Nutrition Assistance rules that take effect in April of 2020. The rule is expected…

Iowa State Dairy Association Official Hopes New FDA Head Enforces Labeling Rules

The Senate Health Committee has advanced the nomination of Stephen Hahn as FDA commissioner to the full Senate for a…

NCBA Wants Voluntary Labeling For Beef, Not Product Of The USA

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s executive committee has approved efforts to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to address…