South Dakota Sees Surge in Unemployment Claims

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation has seen a big jump in the numbers of claims for unemployment benefits.

Farm Group Leader Wants Agriculture Represented On Coronavirus Task Force

A California Congressman has written to the Trump administration asking that an ag expert be added to the White House’s…

OCM Wants Regulators To Disallow DFA Acquisition Of Majority Of Dean Foods

Dean Foods officials have announced that Dairy Farmers of America is the winning bidder to acquire 44 of their fluid…

Businesses Waiting on Federal Bail Out Details

The two point two trillion-dollar economic rescue plan passed by Congress has several programs aimed at helping businesses

Stockgrowers President Says Cattle Price Investigation And Aid Needed

Senate Finance Chairman Chuck Grassley is calling for an investigations of beef packing companies following the surge in wholesale beef…

Minnesota Governor Signs Bill Loosening Loan Restrictions For COVID 19 Pandemic Help

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed legislation that loosens restrictions for loans through the State Agriculture Department’s Rural Finance Authority…

Grocery Supply Chain Stays Strong

The supply chain to grocery stores is strong and people will be able to find the supplies they need.

SD Governor Kristi Noem Will Not Issue a “Stay at Home” Order

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says people should keep their distance as a way to slow the spread of coronavirus but does not plan to issue a “stay at home” order

More Directed Health Measures in Nebraska

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has now issued the seventh Directed Health Measure for a cluster of south-central counties

Yankton County Commission Planning for Online Meetings

The Yankton County Commission is waiting for advice from the state on how to conduct their meetings in the future