Only Short Term Impact on Commodities from Middle East Tensions

Equity and commodity markets reacted Friday to the escalation of tensions in the Middle East after a U.S. military drone…

SDSU Expert Details Signs of Farm Stress and Depression

Farmers and ranchers are facing increased stress with the multitude of challenges tied to disastrous weather, low commodity prices and…

Farmers Cautioned Palmer Amaranth on SD Noxious Weed Seed List

As of September 2, 2019, palmer amaranth was added to South Dakota’s list of prohibited noxious weeds seeds by the…

Tariffs to Raise Crop Protection Product Prices in 2020

The prices for crop protection products in 2020 are likely to be higher than 2019 as a result of tariffs…

Beyond Hemp, Not Many Big Ag Issues in SD Legislative Session

The 2020 South Dakota legislative session starts January 14. South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture Kim Vanneman says beyond the discussion…

New Federal Rules on Flavored Vape Products

Federal health officials will begin cracking down on most flavored e-cigarettes and products that are popular with underage vapers.

Yankton School Board Sets Opt Out Election Date

The Yankton School Board has voted to hold a special election on February 11th to let voters decide on a property tax opt out.

FEMA Offering Disaster Mitigation Assistance

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a hazard mitigation information center set up at Ace Hardware in Yankton.

Jacks Power Past ORU

South Dakota State men’s basketball opened 2020 with a 96-79 victory over Oral Roberts Thursday at Frost Arena, shooting 62.5 percent from the field with four double-figure scorers.

SDSU Women Rally

South Dakota State women’s basketball defeated Oral Roberts 58-44 on Thursday evening at Frost Arena to advance to 10-6 overall and 2-0 in Summit League play.