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USDA Announces COVID 19 Assistance

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has released some details of the much-anticipated Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. The $19 billion aid program…

CFRA Official Pleased Administration Doling Out More Aid For Agriculture

Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says details will be out soon on an aid package approved by Congress for farmers and…

Iowa Pork Producers Donate 8500 Pounds Of Pork To Iowa’s Food Banks

The Iowa Pork Producers Association and its county groups have donated 8500 pounds of pork to the five food banks…

Pandemic & Mental Health

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has mental as well as physical challenges.

Mitigation Bending the Curve in South Dakota

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says coronavirus mitigation efforts are working and the expected infection curve is ramping down

POET Donates 220 Gallons Of Ethanol For Hand Sanitizer

POET officials have donated 220 gallons of hand sanitizer to help tackle the severe local shortage. POET CEO Jeff Lautt…

Senator And Producers Say More Negotiated Trade Needed In Cattle Markets

The WNAX Drive Time program Friday was titled Cattle Markets In Crisis and took an in depth look at the…

More Federal Aid for Agriculture

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he is backing another federal aid program for ag producers. He says the damage is spreading rapidly

ASA Board Member Expects China To Live Up To Purchase Agreements

A pair of trade experts say it will be almost impossible for China to live up to its agricultural commodity…

One Dead in Turner County Motorcycle Crash

A 55-year-old man died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash north of Viborg.

Recent Headlines

7 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…

7 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…

7 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…

1 week 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…

1 week 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…