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Cattle Group President Thanks USDA For CFAP Aid

Details of the USDA’s CFAP or Coronavirus Food Assistance Program was unveiled this week. It provides $16 billion in direct…

ASA Vice President Says CFAP Assistance Is Timely And Helpful

USDA officials rolled out the details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program this week that provides direct aid to farmers.…

Farm Bureau Official Pleased Minnesota Legislators Approved Several Priority Measures

Minnesota state lawmakers have wrapped up their 2020 session and there were several positives coming out of it for the…

R CALF Director Pleased President Recognizes Cattle Import Problem But Ban Not Necessary

This week when announcing the USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program details, President Trump noted that when forging trade agreements, the…

Punishing China

President Trump has said he may take strong steps against China after accusing them of covering up the extent of the coronavirus pandemic.

Local Governments Could Share in COVID-19 Funding

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem held a conference call with city and county officials this week, to give details of possible federal funding for COVID-19 expenses.

Growth Energy Asks EPA Committee To Review Biofuels Benefits

Growth Energy is asking the Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Advisory Board to examine the benefits of biofuels as well as…

Nebraska Businesses Feeling the Coronavirus Impact

Most businesses in Nebraska are dealing with impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

Testing All Nursing Home Residents

Testing of all residents of nursing homes and assisted living centers in South Dakota will begin this week.

Recent Headlines

6 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…

6 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…

6 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…

7 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…

7 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…