Pork Groups Urge USDA To Make Changes In Livestock Risk Protection Program

The National Pork Producers Council along with 26 state pork organizations including South Dakota are urging USDA’s Federal Crop Insurance…

Iowa Storm Damage Being Assessed

Iowa farmers and government officials are assessing the cost of agricultural-related damage from Tuesday’s derecho storm. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture…

Extension Specialist Says Dicamba Is A Needed Tool For Farmers

Environmental Groups want the Environmental Protection Agency not to renew the approval of over the top use of Dicamba herbicide…

South Dakota Beef Official Meat Of 2020 Sturgis Bike Rally

South Dakota beef is again the official meat for this year’s 80th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The South Dakota Beef…

Vermillion Schools Get Ready to Welcome Students

School districts across the state are putting together plans to bring students back to the classrooms.

Farm Groups Ask USDA To Extend Pandemic Relief Deadline

Twenty Eight farm groups are asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to extend the August 28 deadline for producers to…

Yankton TID Expires

The Yankton City Commission voted this week to end the Tax Increment District that financed the Morgan Square redevelopment on Broadway.

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Supports Legislative “Grand Compromise”

Nebraska legislators have until Thursday to approve the “grand compromise” on property taxes and business incentives.

Yankton School Board Approves Back to School Plan

The Yankton School Board approved their back to school plan that provides guidelines for parents and students as classes resume later this month.

Milk Executive Encouraging Producers To Comment On Dietary Guidelines

Comments on the U.S. Dietary Guideline Recommendations are due this Thursday. Comments are being taken at the National Milk Producers…