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Nebraska Farm Bureau Economist Says Ag Income Projection For 2020 Is Disturbing

The University of Missouri’s Food and Agricultural Policy Institute’s latest economic analysis projects net farm income for 2020 to decline…

NPPC President Says America’s Pork Industry In A Crisis And Immediate Help Is Needed

The impact of COVID 19 has caused hog values to plummet, creating a financial disaster for America’s pork producers. National…

Cattle Group President Says Market Price Study And Keeping Plants Open Badly Needed

One cattle group leader is expressing concerns with not only keeping processing plants open during the coronavirus pandemic but also…

Protecting Meat Plant Workers

Workers at several meat processing plants in Nebraska have tested positive for the coronavirus. Workers at plants in Grand Island, Hastings and Fremont have been diagnosed.

Dealing With Coronavirus on Many Levels

The coronavirus pandemic is causing disruptions across South Dakota.

Banks Working Overtime on Business Rescue Loans

Banks across the country are the conduits for federal dollars to help businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus disruption.

Pork President Says Administration Needs to Keep Plants Operating

One of the goals of the Trump administration is keeping the nation’s food system functioning through the pandemic. Minnesota Pork…

Bracing for Budget Cuts

While there are no solid revenue numbers yet, government officials are bracing for steep declines as the effects of the pandemic are felt.

Flooding Avoided…….For Now……

Much of the northern plains may have avoided another year of flooding…..so far.

Dumped Milk Covered Under DRP

USDA’s Risk Management Agency is ensuring that milk producers aren’t penalized if their milk must be dumped because of recent…

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…