Iowa Democrats Pushing for Special Session

Iowa democratic leaders say they’re “tired of the excuses” from Republican Governor Terry Branstad and his fellow republicans in the legislature.

Hemp Association Pushes for Industrial Development

Nebraska farmers are missing out on a huge opportunity.

Iowa Guard Reviewing Security After Chattanooga Shooting

The adjutant general of the Iowa National National Guard, Timothy Orr, will review the security at all guard facilities in Iowa after last week’s shooting rampage in Chattanooga.

U.S. Cattlemen Watching 2016 Ag Spending Bill

The Senate Appropriation’s Committee has approved the 2016 agriculture spending bill.

Milk Program Still Available

Sign up for USDA’s Dairy Margin Protection Program has been fairly quick this year.

Cuban Embassy Opening Positive for Ag Producers

Cuba and the United States re-established diplomatic relations.

Increased Highway Fatalities In South Dakota

South Dakota’s highways have seen an alarming number of fatal crashes this month.

Scholarships For Future Teachers

Since its start in 2013, the Critical Teaching Needs Scholarship has been awarded to about 50 South Dakota college students.

Fact Checking For Blue Ribbon Committee

The Blue Ribbon Task Force on Education in South Dakota is now into the fact checking phase of the process.

Elder Abuse Task Force Meets

The South Dakota Elder Abuse Task Force held their first meeting yesterday (Monday) in Sioux Falls.