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SD Legislators May Get Some Budget Relief

South Dakota legislators will return to Pierre next week for the final five days of the main run of the 2018 session.

Farm Groups Concerned About China Trade War

Farm groups are concerned about a possible trade war with China after yesterday’s announcement from the Trump Administration that the…

Nebraska Cattlemen Official Says Improved State Budget Positive for Agriculture

The Nebraska Revenue Forecasting Board has added $55 million to the state’s budget, which will help with the overall tax…

Terminally Ill Nebraskans May Soon be able to Try Experimental Drugs

Terminally Ill Nebraskans May Soon be able to Try Experimental Drugs

NCBA Pleased Trans Pacific Partnership May Be Revived

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the U.S. is willing to talk about possibly rejoining the Trans Pacific Partnership trade pact.…

Judge Rules Iowa’s Ag Gag Lawsuit Can Proceed

This week a federal judge ruled that a challenge to Iowa’s Ag Gag Law can proceed. The lawsuit was brought…

Pork Producers Named 2018 Pig Farmers of Tomorrow

Three pork producers from the region have been named the 2018 Pig Farmers of Tomorrow. They include Adam Krause of…

Larry Nielson Reflects on SD Soybean See for Yourself Tour to Mexico

Last week, 10 South Dakota ag producers were in Mexico on the South Dakota Soybean See For Yourself Tour. Tulare,…

David Struck Impressed with Potential for U.S. Exports on SD Soybean See for Yourself to Mexico

Wolsey, South Dakota farmer David Struck is in Mexico this week on the South Dakota Soybean See For Yourself Tour.…

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