Canadian And USA FAD Response Agreement Progressing Well

The recent agreement between the U.S. and Canada on foreign animal disease detection and response is proceeding well. In that…

STC Board Member Outlines Priorities Wanted In President’s Infrastructure Bill

President Joe Biden wants his infrastructure plan to be approved by this summer. It’s expected to cost more than $3…

MRC Rail Line Gets New Operator

The South Dakota State Railroad Board earlier this year sold the MRC rail line to Watco Transportation Service, a leading short line rail company.

SD Board of Regents Get Legislative Update

The South Dakota Board of Regents is meeting this week at Northern State University in Aberdeen.

Rules for Medical Marijuana

While medical marijuana will become legal in South Dakota on July first, rules and regulations still need to be written.

Nebraska Ag Groups Focusing On Grain Bin Safety This Week

This week through April 2, Nebraska’s agricultural checkoff groups are teaming up to focus on grain bin safety during their…

South Dakota Lawmakers Deal with Dueling Vetoes

South Dakota lawmakers spent the day Monday in a back-and-forth scuffle with Governor Kristi Noem over a style & form veto and words.

ASF Concerns With Imported Rescue Dogs From FAD Countries

United States Animal Health officials along with the National Pork Producers Council are monitoring what’s happening with African Swine Fever…

President Signs COVID 19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act Legislation

President Joe Biden has signed the COVID 19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act legislation. University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension Public Policy…

Farm Bureau President Supports Iowa State Legislators Move To Reduce Taxes

Iowa Senate Republicans are advancing a plan to change how mental health is funded and eliminating property tax funding for…