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South Dakota Stockgrowers Association Names New Executive Director

An FFA teacher who’s worked in Belle Fourche, South Dakota and Sundance, Wyoming is the new Executive Director of the…

Yankton County Commission Taking Time to Consider Revenue Bonds

The Yankton County Commission will decide on approving eight million dollars in federal revenue bonds for a new company locating at Napa Junction.

Dive In Yankton Holds Final Public Presentation

The group. “Dive In Yankton” held their final public presentation on their proposal for a new aquatic facility in Memorial Park.

Nebraska Farm Bureau Outlines Five Priorities For The Farm Bill

Nebraska Farm Bureau leaders have identified their group’s top five priorities for the new farm bill. President Steve Nelson says…

South Dakota Senator Says Getting Ag Exemption For Hours Of Service Rules A Tough Lift

The comment period is underway for the U.S. Department of Transportation changes to hours-of-service regulations. They’re proposing more flexibility for…

ASA President Concerned About Lost Soybean Business With China

The latest forecast for the next marketing year shows China importing less U.S. soybeans and purchasing more from Brazil. Imports…

Pork Groups Working With Vets To Keep African Swine Fever Out Of The United States

The National Pork Board, Pork Producers Council, USDA and swine vets are working together to help keep the U.S. free…

SD Senator John Thune; Government Shutdown Over Border Wall Unlikely

President Trump has made threats about forcing a shutdown of the federal government over funding of a border wall with Mexico.

Nebraska Tourism Seeing Increasing Returns

A bump in Nebraska tourism in the last fiscal year resulted in the largest lodging tax collection in the state’s history; over $5.6-Million.

Twins Swept By Astros

Alex Bregman homered and had a career-high five RBIs to lead the Astros to a 9-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.

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