Thune Introduces ARC Modification in Farm Bill

Wednesday, South Dakota Senator and Ag Committee Member John Thune introduced the Agriculture Risk Coverage Improvement and Innovation Act. He…

EPA Grants More than 1 Billion Gallons of RFS Waivers to Refiners

The Environmental Protection Agency granted Renewable Fuel Standard waivers to 25 refiners in 2017, eliminating demand for 1.12 billion gallons…

Soybean Farmers Take Trade Concerns to Capital Hill

American Soybean Association members brought their trade concerns to Congress this week. ASA Board member and South Dakota grower Kevin…

Long Time Yankton Ag Business Expanding

A long time Yankton ag business is expanding with a new plant at a new location.

South Dakota Teacher Pay Out of Last Place After 30 Years

A report from the National Education Association shows South Dakota coming off dead last in teacher pay.

Nebraska Property Taxes Tied to the Lack of State Aid to Education

The debate in Nebraska over property tax cuts is being tied to state aid to education.

No Real Reason for the Long Cold Winter

Warm spring weather has been slow to spread across the northern plains

Twins Fail In New York Again

Didi Gregorius homered for the fourth straight game and added two RBIs to his major league-leading total, sending the New York Yankees past the Minnesota Twins 7-4.

Timberwolves Season Ends

Clint Capela had 26 points and 15 rebounds, James Harden added 24 points and the Houston Rockets eliminated the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 122-104 win in Game 5 of the first-round playoff series on Wednesday night.

Hot Brewers Beat Struggling Royals

Jhoulys Chacin efficiently mowed through the Kansas City lineup, Milwaukee manufactured four runs in the fourth inning and the Brewers went on to beat the Royals 6-2 for their eighth consecutive victory.