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United States Cattlemen’s Association Wants Pandemic Relief Fixes

The United States Cattlemen’s Association has sent a letter to Congressional leaders asking for further pandemic relief as well as…

Agriculture Losses In Nebraska Could Reach $3.7 Billion Due To Pandemic

An analysis done by the Nebraska Farm Bureau shows that potential losses from the COVID 19 pandemic to agriculture in…

Above Normal Missouri River Runoff Predicted, No Flooding Expected

While runoff into the Missouri River system will be above average, it should not approach record levels of the past few years.

Summer Heat to Spread Across the Region

It appears summer like heat will be the dominant trend for the next week or so.

United States Meat Exports Strong In April

April was a solid month for U.S. beef and pork exports. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom…

Yankton Vigil to Honor George Floyd

About seventy-five people took part in a vigil to honor the memory of George Floyd at the Meridian Bridge in Yankton Wednesday night.

NAWG Wants All Wheat Classes Covered In CFAP Program

A group of state elected officials from the Western United States are asking the USDA to include three classes of…

Minnesota Congressman And Farm Leader Want Changes In CFAP Program

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson of Minnesota and other House leaders are asking Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue to make…

Meat Packers Facing Civil Case Charging Collusion And Price Fixing

The Four Big meatpackers are under a lot of pressure lately with not only the Justice Department Investigation but now…

Waiting for the President to Lead on Race Relations

In the wake of protests and riots following the death of George Floyd, President Trump has not made a formal response as many have suggested he should.

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5 days ago in Local

SOUTH DAKOTA FLU PREVENTION, STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST OFFERS INSIGHT

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – With the colder weather and more time indoors, families are sharing their love…

5 days ago in Local

BILL RESTRICTS FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES IN SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE, S.D. (Michael Doorn / KELO News) – The House and Energy Committee passed two bills unanimously on Friday, one…

5 days ago in Local

STATE NEEDS TO SPEND $106 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS BY END OF YEAR

PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota must spend $106 million in remaining pandemic relief by the…

6 days ago in Local

AS STUDENT VIOLENCE RISES, STATE WANTS DISTRICTS TO HAVE OPTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – Whether caused by the pervasiveness of social media, an increase…

6 days ago in Local

LAWMAKERS WORRY ABOUT FEASIBILITY, SUSTAINABILITY OF RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PLAN

PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s workforce shortage and federal limitations on a $189.5 million…