Comments Welcome on USDA Proposed Rule on Highly Erodible Lands and Wetlands

USDA has issued a proposed interim final rule on highly erodible lands and wetlands conservation and farmers have until February…

Farm Service Agency Offices Fully Operational….

The U.S. government has re-opened until February 15 when the current funding runs out. Farm Service Agency offices had a…

Nebraska Cattlemen Prioritize Bills for Unicameral

The Nebraska Cattlemen Association Board of Directors has prioritized three bills for the 2019 session of the Unicameral. One looks…

Arctic Blast Hit Livestock and Calls for Stepped up Managedment

The Northern Plains is experiencing an arctic blast this week with dangerous wind chills as low as minus 60-degrees into…

CHS Leadership Expects Smooth Transition in Purchase of Country Pride Coop

CHS leadership expects a smooth transition with their purchase of Country Pride Cooperative of Winner, South Dakota. CHS Senior Vice…

Yankton City Commission Supports Municipal Utilities

The Yankton City Commission approved a resolution Monday night supporting municipal electric utilities in a legislative battle

ACLU Teaching “Strongly Worded Letters” – Vermillion Event Postponed

Getting your lawmakers attention in South Dakota is fairly easy, especially if you send a letter.

South Dakota Nursing Homes Near “Crisis”

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem highlighted some of the current problems nursing homes are facing and proposed more state help in her budget address.

Minnesota State Government Still Planning for Federal Shutdown

State officials in Minnesota continue to plan for another federal government shutdown

Dangerous Wind Chills Bring the Threat of Frostbite

The National Weather Service has been warning of “life-threatening” wind chills blowing across the region this week