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Nebraska State Spending Increased Rapidly

A report issued by the Platte Institute says state spending has far outpaced population growth in Nebraska.

USD President Sheila Gestring; Liberal Arts Education Adds to Workforce Development

Workforce development has been a priority for Governor Dennis Daugaard, urging many high school students to think about technical education rather than a four year university degree.

SD School Superintendents Worry About Paying for Special Education

South Dakota school superintendents got together last week during the Associated School Boards summer meeting.

How to Avoid Foodborne Illness

How to Avoid Foodborne Illness

SD Farmers Union President Says $12 Billion Trade Aid Not Enough

The $12 billion trade compensation announced by the USDA on Tuesday to help farmers and ranchers negatively impacted by the…

Iowa Corn Growers President Wants Trade War Resolved, Not Aid

Iowa Corn Growers Association President Mark Recker says he appreciates President Donald Trump’s efforts to help farmers and ranchers hurt…

Dicamba Damage Estimated Over 1 Million Acres So Far in 2018

A University of Missouri report estimates that 1.1 million acres of soybeans have been accidentally damaged by dicamba so far…

New Immigration Bill Proposed in House

House Republicans have introduced the Agriculture and Legal Workforce Act, an immigration reform measure that would take the place of…

Ethan Receives $30,000 for Community Through Verdesian Giveaway

The community of Ethan, South Dakota is benefitting from the Verdesian Life Sciences Performance Guarantee Giveaway. Vice president of sales…

SD Treasurer Rich Sattgast Running for State Auditor

Current South Dakota state Treasurer Rich Sattgast wants to continue his stay in Pierre and is running this year for state Auditor.

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