Farm Group President Says More Needed To Address Climate Change

South Dakota Senator John Thune has introduced new legislation to make more accurate weather forecasting. State Farmers Union President Doug…

Pork President Says It’s Positive Pork Industry Going Away From Ractopamine Use

Tyson Foods plans to end use of the feed additive ractopamine used in pork starting in February of 2020. JBS…

Bids Opened for Huether Family Aquatics Center

Yankton city officials held the bid opening for the Huether Family Aquatics Center yesterday (Thursday) and the results turned into a pleasant surprise.

R CALF CEO Says USDA Needs To Step Up Cattle Market Investigation Following Explosion

Thursday, Cargill officials reported an explosion at a small stand alone building that’s part of their Dodge City, Kansas beef…

NMPF Asking Administration To Keep Pushing Retaliatory Tariffs Against The E.U. On Dairy

The National Milk Producers Federation has written to President Donald Trump asking him to stay the course on retaliation against…

Insurance, Autism & Coverage

Federal law may force more insurance policies to cover services for those on the autism spectrum, including adults.

No Shortage of Rail Cars for Harvest

One thing ag producers won’t have to worry about this fall is a shortage of rail cars.

New Environmental Study Shows Less Odor In Pork Operations From Feed Efficiencies

A new environmental study from the National Pork Board shows that pig farms are generating less manure nutrient content associated…

Yankton School District Starts Move Toward Opt Out

The Yankton School District is laying the groundwork for a property tax opt out.

South Dakota Honey Producer Pleased NCGA Helping Support Honeybee Health

National Corn Grower’s Association staffers are working to help with the health of honeybees. The group recently attended the annual…