OCM Presents Oral Arguments Against USDA’s Withdrawal of Farmer Fair Practice Rules

Last week, attorneys for the Organization for Competitive Markets presented oral arguments in their case against the USDA and Secretary…

Farm Bill Expires Over Weekend

The farm bill expired at midnight last night as the conference committee was not able to reach an agreement by…

Dairy Groups Welcome FDA Comment Period on Dairy Food Labeling

Dairy groups are welcoming the Food and Drug Administration’s request for public comments on dairy food labeling. Both the National…

RFA Reacts to Talk Administration Considering Limits on Trading Biofuel Credits

Sources says the Trump administration is considering limits on trading biofuel credits. The goal is to discourage speculation and reduce…

Market Opportunities Abound for Sheep Growers in I-29 Corridor

Sheep growers in the Midwest and the I-29 corridor have the best market opportunities of anywhere in the United States.…

Mid America Business Conditions Still in Positive Territory

Business conditions in the Mid America region continue to be positive but are showing signs of stress.

SD Board of Regents Debating Free Speech Policy

The South Dakota Board of Regents has been working on a free speech policy for the six state universities.

South Dakota University Presidents Back Need Based Scholarships

University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring delivered her first “State of the U” address last week.

Congress Passes Plan to Keep the Government Open Until December

President Trump signed an eight hundred fifty billion dollar spending plan on Friday, which will keep the federal government operating through early December.

Major Work Underway at Prairie Island Nuclear Plant in Minnesota

Main generator replacement and refueling is under way on Unit One at the Prairie Island nuclear plant near Red Wing Minnesota.