ASA President Shares Administration’s Optimism On Phase One China Trade Deal

Trump administration officials are talking positively about China’s commitments in its Phase One Trade Deal with the United States. U.S.…

STC Executive Says Rural Infrastructure Advancement Bill A Positive Measure

The Rural Infrastructure Advancement Act legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek…

NCBA Says FDA Report On E COLI Finds Problem With Lettuce, Not Cattle

Outbreaks of E coli that sickened almost 200 people in California late last year came from tainted romaine lettuce. Cattle…

Yankton 4th of July Fireworks Postponed

There will not be fireworks over the Missouri River at Yankton this 4th of July.

South Dakota Universities Planning on Fall Sports

The South Dakota Board of Regents was updated last week about plans by the six universities to reopen and begin fall classes.

Renewable Fuels Official Says Recent Ethanol Shipment To China A Good Export Sign

China which recently waived tariffs on several U.S. products including ethanol is reportedly receiving a shipment of U.S. ethanol. Renewable…

Demand Down for Second Round of Paycheck Protection Program Loans

Congress authorized three hundred fifty billion dollars for the Paycheck Protection Program in early April and that money was all loaned out in about two weeks.

South Dakota REA Official Pleased SBA Clarifying PPP Rules

The Small Business Administration has published in the Federal Register a clarification of the Paycheck Protection Program. South Dakota Rural…

Farm Bureau President Says Senator Thune’s Rail Bill Good For Agriculture

Senator John Thune along with Senator Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire has introduced the Railroad Rehabilitation and Financing Innovation Act.…

Livestock Group Presidents Back Small Packer Overtime COVID 19 Legislation

Representatives Dusty Johnson of South Dakota and Angie Craig of Minnesota have introduced the Small Packer Overtime and Holiday Fee…