Honduras Agreement to Benefit Trade

Deputy U.S. Ag Secretary Krysta Harden and Jacobo Paz, the Honduras Secretary of Agriculture and Livestock signed an agreement to support agricultural development.

China to Purchase More U.S. Pork

Smithfield Foods Chief Financial Officer Kenneth Sullivan says China is set to ramp up its purchases of U.S. pork.

South Dakota Farm Bureau Disputes Report on Prevent Plan Payments

The Environmental Working Group released a report this week criticizing the prevent plant payments made to farmers in South and North Dakota.

USDA Seeks More Funds to Fight Bird Flu

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says indemnity payments for high path bird flu are adding up quickly.

Payments Probable Even Without A Completed Farm Bill

The farm bill isn’t even completed, but the head of the Farm Service Agency is predicting there will be payments made to farmers.

Iran Deal Review Bill Debated In Senate

The US Senate continues to debate possible amendments to the “Iran Nuclear Review Act,” which would govern any agreement between the US and Iran over their nuclear development capabilities.

Task Force To Hold Statewide Meetings

The “Blue Ribbon Task Force on Teachers and Students” will soon begin a series of meetings across the state.

Legislature To Study Activities Association

The South Dakota High School Activities Association will be the subject of a legislative summer study committee.

Wiggins NBA’s Top Rookie

A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins will be named NBA rookie of the year Thursday.

Tigers Outslug Twins

Miguel Cabrera hit two of Detroit’s four home runs during a powerful rally in the Tigers’ 10-7 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.