Industrial Hemp Bill Could Be Voted on in SD Legislature

Legislation to allow South Dakota farmers to grow and market industrial hemp has now passed the State House and the…

National Farmers Union Calls for Stronger Farm Safety Net

America’s farmers and ranchers who have been hurt by the trade war with China remain under financial stress and net…

ICCI Opposes New WOTUS Language

The Environmental Protection Agency received numerous comments at their hearing last week in Kansas City in support of their rewrite…

American Soybean Association Awards Farmers in the Region

The American Soybean Association recognized exceptional leaders and volunteers at its annual awards banquet at Commodity Classic including several farmers…

Keeping State Workers

Nailing down the final budget numbers will be the main priority for South Dakota lawmakers over the final days of the session.

Nursing Home Funding Still a Priority for SD Lawmakers

A bill sponsored by Representative Steven McCleerey of Sisseton providing up to eighteen million dollars to nursing homes was killed in a legislative committee.

Industrial Hemp Bill Goes to the South Dakota Senate Floor

The bill (HB1191) authorizing the production of industrial hemp in South Dakota will be on the floor of the state Senate Monday.

Port Yankton Backers Get Ready for Petition Drive

Backers of the Port Yankton project are finalizing plans to start a petition drive to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot in November of 2020.

Winter Not Ready to Quit Yet

It doesn’t look like the cold and snowy pattern over the northern plains will break anytime soon

Spring Storm Spotting Classes Getting Underway

While we are still locked in the deep freeze, there are some signs of spring out there.