SDSU Vet Medicine Program Receives Funding

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has signed legislation authorizing $250,000 funding for the Veterinary Medical School program at South Dakota…

Farm Stress Webinars Scheduled by UNL

The first of several agriculture stress webinars was held Tuesday in Nebraska. University of Nebraska Extension Rural, Health, Wellness and…

USDA Adds Beginning Farmer Team

This week, the Agriculture Department announced it has a new team of USDA staff to lead a department wide effort…

Congress Debating Economic Bailout Plan

President Trump is pushing Congress to approve an economic rescue package that could top one trillion dollars.

SD Governor Kristi Noem Meets with Health Care Providers

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem met in Sioux Falls with officials from Sanford Health and Avera Health to talk about cooperation in the face of the coronavirus outbreak

Yankton County Commission Declares Emergency

The Yankton County Commission passed a resolution declaring an emergency due to the coronavirus outbreak.

A Productive Legislative Session

The main run of the 2020 South Dakota legislative session turned out to be pretty productive.

Legislative Log Jam

South Dakota lawmakers pushed through the budget last Thursday night as the final bill before recessing the main run of the 2020 session.

SD Legislators Set 2021 Session Calendar

While the 2020 session of the South Dakota legislature has one more day to finish up, lawmakers have agreed on the outlines of the 2021 session.

USCA Wants Help for Cattle Market Hit From COVID-19

The United States Cattlemen’s Association is asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture for assistance to help cattle producers facing a…