Biodiesel Producers in Washington

Nearly 120 biodiesel producers are in Washington D.C. this week, meeting with members of Congress.

Biosecurity Struggles Cause Problems with Fight Against Avian Influenza

USDA officials say there have been slips in biosecurity practices and environmental factors that have impacted the avian influenza outbreak.

Country of Origin Labeling Leading to Retaliation

Canadian and Mexican officials will be asking the WTO for permission to retaliate against the United States over the country of origin labeling law.

Soybean Industry Must Adapt Without Trans Fat

The Food and Drug Administration issued a final ruling stating trans fat will need to be phased out of the American diet by June of 2018.

USDA Risk Programs Open for Farmer Enrollment

USDA announced that eligible producers may now formally enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs for 2014 and 2015.

Yankton County Considering Hiring Manager

The Yankton County Commission may add a manager to the list of county employees.

Yankton County Land Owners Could Get A Surprise Letter

A number of landowners in Yankton County will soon get a letter from the Planning and Zoning Department, asking about changes made to structures on their property.

Transportation Bill Still Stalled

Federal lawmakers now have until the end of July to come up with some solutions for the long delayed transportation bill.

Blue Ribbon Committee Comes To Yankton

The Blue Ribbon Task Force on Teachers and Students will hold its three part session in Yankton today.

Another Day, Another 3-2 Loss

Two days in St. Louis brought the Minnesota Twins rain delays and a pair of losses by the same score.