Branstad Proposes Tax Credits for Byproduct Uses

Governor Terry Branstad wants Iowa to become the first state to offer a tax credit for transforming the “biochemicals” that are a byproduct of ethanol production.

Dakota Rural Action to Host Speaker on Animal Confinements

Dakota Rural Action, along with the Socially Responsible Agriculture project, is cosponsoring a Beyond the Barn event.

Farmers Union Against Voluntary GMO and Biotech Legislation

Farmers Union members are disappointed with voluntary biotech, GMO labeling legislation.

Vaccine Developed for Avian Flu in Chickens

Scientists have developed a vaccine that has tested 100% effective in protecting chickens.

New 4-H Exhibit Hall Receives Large Donation

The South Dakota State Fair Foundation is closer to their goal of raising $ 4.7 million for the new Nordby 4-H Exhibit Hall.

Risk of Heat Stress Rises With Higher Temperatures

Heat stress conditions for livestock are expected to increase today and into the weekend.

SD Highway Patrol Looking For a Few Good Females

There are only seven female troopers that currently work for the South Dakota Highway Patrol.

Agreement Could Lead to a Grain Facility For the Napa Rail Junction

The Yankton County Commission this week approved an agreement with Dakota Plains of Parkston that could lead to development of a grain loading and fertilizer facility at the Napa rail junction.

Rail Backlogs Not Expected This Year in SD

With harvest looming on the horizon, it doesn’t look like there will be the backlog of rail cars this year that caused long delays the past couple of years.

SD Senator John Thune Urges Passage of Transportation Bill

South Dakota Senator John Thune, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, used a floor speech to urge his colleagues to pass the Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act.