Iowa Unemployment Rate Holds Steady

The unemployment rate in Iowa held at two-point-nine percent in February, marking the third straight month at that level.

Bono Moves To Big Ten

Chris Bono, who built the South Dakota State University wrestling program to national prominence, stepped down Saturday to accept the head coaching position at the University of Wisconsin.

Augie Names A.D. Finalists

Four finalists have been selected for the Director of Athletics position at Augustana University and will participate in on-campus interviews this week.

Wild Loses In Overtime

Brad Marchand scored 28 seconds into overtime to lift the Boston Bruins over the Minnesota Wild 2-1.

SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem Debates Trade Representative

During a Ways & Means Committee hearing with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer this week, South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem raised concerns about the sunset provisions

Minnesota Farm Group President Says Congress Should Approve TPA Request

President Donald Trump has requested a three-year extension of Trade Promotion Authority. That allows the President to negotiate free trade…

NCBA Official Says Several Wins For Cattle Industry In Omnibus Legislation

The Omnibus Appropriations Bill has several provisions in it beneficial to agriculture and namely the cattle industry. National Cattlemen’s Beef…

Dairy Producers Lobby On Trade, Immigration Reform And Dairy Labeling

Dairy producers from the Northern Plains lobbied for key dairy policy in Washington D.C. this week. South Dakota Dairy Producers…

Congress Passes Massive Spending Bill

The Senate voted early Friday morning to approve the one point three trillion-dollar, omnibus spending bill, which avoids another government shutdown.

Pork Executive Says Tariffs On China Will Be Costly For U.S. Pork Industry

Thursday, President Donald Trump announced he’s placing $60 billion of tariffs on imported Chinese goods. China has fired back with…