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EPA Rule Combines E15 and RIN Reform

The Environmental Protection Agency will release a single draft rule to expand E15 sales and make RIN market reforms. Both…

SDSU and SD Beef Industry Council Team Up on Nutrition Advice for Athletes

Athletes at South Dakota State University are learning how to incorporate lean beef into their training diets through a partnership…

Farm Bureau Urges Congress to Develop Guest Worker Program

Leaders of the American Farm Bureau Federation, President Zippy Duvall and Vice President Scott VanderWal want Congress to create a…

Farm Groups Back LB 497 Property Tax Bill

Seven Nebraska agriculture groups including the State Farm Bureau are backing property tax relief and education funding legislation sponsored by…

South Dakota Legislators Get First Round of Revenue Estimates

South Dakota lawmakers got the first revenue estimates of the session, which will be used to write the budget.

Port Yankton Backers Get Ready for Next Legislative Hearing

The Senate Joint Resolution that would put the Yankton casino amendment on the 2020 ballot will next be heard on the Senate floor. Senators voted 20 to 11 to put the issue on their calendar.

More Warnings on Industrial Hemp

As an industrial hemp bill speeds through the South Dakota legislature, Governor Kristi Noem is still expressing doubts

Congress Approves Budget Deal to Avoid Another Shutdown

Members of Congress approved a border security compromise that avoids another government shutdown.

Jacks Drop Heartbreaker at Omaha

South Dakota State men’s basketball dropped a heartbreaker Thursday night against Omaha, as a last-second bucket snapped a nine-game winning streak for the Jackrabbits in an 85-84 setback.

Iowa Welfare Reform Debated

New requirements for welfare recipients in Iowa are being considered

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