SD Governor Kristi Noem Forms Disaster Mitigation Team

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has formed a mitigation team that will attempt to head off damage from the next disaster

Optimism Around US – China “Phase 1” Deal

There is optimism around the “Phase 1” deal agreed to with China that may start to end the ongoing trade war.

Biodiesel Industry Disappointed with EPA Renewable Fuels Standard Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency released its final rule for the 2020 Renewable Fuel Standard. The National Biodiesel Board is disappointed…

Congress Approves 202 Agriculture Spending Legislation

Congress has approved the fiscal year 2020 agriculture spending legislation. It includes $23.5 billion in discretionary funding, which is $451…

Pork Producers Optimistically Watch China Trade Developments

The United States pork industry is optimistic about trade with China with several positive developments. The latest is China will…

Funding Bills Approved for Waterways Projects

The Senate has followed the House and approved the Fiscal Year 2020 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations…

Wind Power Project Asking for Emergency Waiver

The developers of a wind power project in northeast South Dakota face a seventy-five thousand dollar a day fine unless the Public Utilities Commission grants a waiver.

Ice Watch at Gavins Point Dam

River levels on the Missouri River are finally dropping after months of near flood levels in many reaches.

Yankton Sioux Tribe Asking Legislators for Help with Flooding Issues

Representatives from the Yankton Sioux Tribe appeared before the State – Tribal Relations committee of the South Dakota legislature last week, asking for help with ongoing flooding in and around Lake Andes.

USD Women Battle Top Five Team

South Dakota senior guard Ciara Duffy scored 20 points as the No. 25/21 Coyotes dropped a 73-60 decision to No. 5/6 South Carolina on the road on Sunday afternoon.