National Milk Producers Federation Wants Immigration And Farm Bills Passed This Year

National Milk Producer Federation members are monitoring what happens in Congress with immigration reform and the farm bill. Federation’s Chris…

Asia Pacific Trade Team Visiting Iowa

An Asia Pacific trade team is in Iowa today visiting a pair of ethanol plants, touring some farms and a…

NFU Urges The EPA Administrator To Issue A Waiver Allowing Yearly Use Of E15

National Farmers Union leaders have written to the EPA administrator asking him to follow through immediately on the President’s promise…

South Dakota Ballot Issue Challenged

A ballot issue that could put constraints on prescription drug prices is facing a court challenge.

Going to Work to Keep Medicaid

During his State of the State speech in January, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard said he would ask the federal government for a waiver that would add work requirements for some people that receive Medicaid benefits.

Cattlemen’s Group Pleased With Introduction Of Livestock Haulers Legislation

Senate legislation was introduced Wednesday to ease electronic logging device and hours of service regulations for haulers of livestock and…

Land Stewardship Project Says Rural Health Liaison Legislation Is Positive

Senators Tina Smith of Minnesota and Mike Rounds of South Dakota have introduced the Rural Health Liaison Act. It calls…

South Dakota Crime Rate Up…..or Not…..

Whether the crime rate in South Dakota is growing depends on how you look at the reports.

Twins Lose Series Finale

Michael Fulmer allowed one run and four hits in 5 2/3 innings to win for the first time in four starts, and the Detroit Tigers stopped a five-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Minnesota Twins.

Butera Keys Royals Win

Drew Butera had a two-run single in the 10th inning and the Kansas City Royals earned a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.