Senate to Hold Farm Bill Round Table in Nebraska This Week

The Senate Ag Committee will be holding a Farm Bill Round Table in Grand Island, Nebraska on Thursday. Committee Chair…

Monsanto Announces Technology Updates for 2018 on Dicamba

Monsanto has several technology updates that will help farmers planting X-tend soybeans in 2018 to decrease dicamba drift. Dicamba Portfolio…

Minnesota Move to B20 Biodiesel Blend Positive for Soybean Farmers

Starting today Minnesota motorists have the option of using a B20 biodiesel blend in their vehicles. The state moves from…

Senators Ask EPA Administrator for Timeline on RVP Waiver

South Dakota Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds along with 16 of their colleagues wrote to the EPA Administrator Scott…

NRCS Gets Increased Drainage and Wetland Questions in Wet Planting Season

Planting is running behind normal due to the recent cold, wet weather and there are some fields that are inundated…

SD Senator John Thune; Time to Look at Spending on Social Security & Medicare

The Congressional Budget Office is estimating that the federal deficit will top one trillion dollars by 2020, a gap that will widen since Congress cut taxes and increased spending.

South Dakota Tech Schools Granting “Build Dakota” Scholarships

With high school seniors heading to graduation this month, it’s the time that the four tech schools in South Dakota award their “Build Dakota” scholarships for this fall.

Mid America Economy Still Growing – Labor Shortage Becoming Severe

The economy in the nine state Mid America region appears to be growing, but there are some continuing issues.

Twins Struggles Continue

Justin Smoak and Russell Martin homered, Yangervis Solarte had three hits and Toronto edged the Minnesota Twins for a 7-5 win on Monday night.

Royals Fall To Bosox

Xander Bogaerts hit a grand slam over the Green Monster and the Boston Red Sox finished April with their most wins ever by beating the Kansas City Royals 10-6.