ISU Expert Provides Tips on Making Farm Program Sign-up Decision

The sign-up is underway for the 2018 Farm Program at county USDA Farm Service Agency offices across the nation. Farmers…

More States Eye Fake Meal Labeling Laws….Including Nebraska

Several more states are looking to pass fake meat labeling laws in their state legislative sessions in 2020, which could…

China Phase One Deal Signing Date Set

A date has been set for the signing of the Phase One trade deal between the United States and China.…

Will Milk Prices Continue Strong Into 2020?

U.S. milk prices ended 2019 at their highest level in five years, averaging $18.60 per hundred weight. While 2020 may…

United Soybean Board Sets Goals for 2020

The United Soybean Board set goals for 2020 at their December meeting include improving farmer profitability by focusing on meal,…

South Dakota Legislators Hearing About Top Issues

South Dakota legislators are hearing about lots of issues ahead of the start of this year’s session.

Mid America Economy Showing Signs of Growth

The December Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from the Dakotas and Minnesota to Arkansas, moved above growth neutral.

Yankton County Commission Passes Emergency Zoning Ordinance

The Yankton County Commission this week passed an emergency zoning ordinance.

Riot Boosting Bill to Return to the South Dakota Legislature

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will make another attempt at passing a so called “riot boosting” bill in this year’s legislative session.

SBA Loans Millions to Disaster Areas in South Dakota

The Small Business Administration has been actively making loans to people and businesses following the latest disaster declaration in South Dakota.