SD Congressman Dusty Johnson Wins Second Term

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson won reelection to his second term in the US House this week by a wide margin over token opposition.

Representative Jean Hunhoff Moving to the Senate

Long time legislator and current Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton will be moving back to the state Senate in January.

Farmers Union Disappointed The U.S. Withdraws From The Paris Climate Accord

This week just ahead of Tuesday’s election the Trump administration withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. That came…

Minnesota Biofuels Coalition Working On LCFS Policy

The Minnesota Biofuels Council earlier this week released its consensus report on the steps needed to grow the state’s biofuels…

Commerce Department Places Duties On Vietnam Due To Currency Manipulation

The U.S. Commerce Department has announced preliminary countervailing duties on Vietnam in response to that country’s currency manipulation practices. Coalition…

Farm Bureau President Says Election Results Positive For Ag And Iowa Farm Bureau

The results from Tuesday’s election shows quite a bit of support in Iowa for agriculture and for the policy of…

Erin Tobin Wins District 21 Senate Seat

Erin Tobin of Winner won big in the District 21 Senate race this week

Richard Vasgaard Elected to a District 17 House Seat

One of the new members of the South Dakota House in January will be Richard Vasgaard of Centerville.

Two Dead in Bon Homme County Accident

Two people died Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash north of Tyndall.

Iowa Pork President Says Election Results Positive For Pork Producers

Iowa voters this week re-elected Republicans Joni Ernst to the U.S. Senate and chose Randy Feenstra to represent them in…