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Farm Dog of the Year

Want to nominate your dog for Farm Dog of the Year? The American Farm Bureau Federation announces their 7th annual…

Nebraska Rental Rates

Take a look at preliminary pasture and cattle land values and rental rates for Nebraska with UNL Ag Economics Extension…

May 13, 2024 News Round-Up

RAPID CITY, S.D. – A South Dakota man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including for assaulting law…

Facing Staffing Issues

The USDA, like many other businesses, are facing Staffing Shortages.

Pork Exports running strong

U.S. Pork Exports are running strong according to information released from the USDA and the U.S. Export Meat Export Federation.

A New Farm Feature: Market Minute on WNAX

Today we kicked off a new feature on WNAX, Friday Mornings at 10:17 am — Market Minute gives producers some…

Farm Bill

An update on the Farm Bill framework that was released last Wednesday with Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley.  

USDA Supply & Demand Forecast

Anticipation for the first official USDA Supply and Demand forecast for 2024 crops.

Pork and Beef Export Update

The USDA and the U.S. Meat Export Federation have updated the latest export numbers and I talked with the President…

Showcasing our Soybean Checkoff Dollars

Our Soybean Producers are showcasing how their Soybean Checkoff Dollars are working.

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SOUTH DAKOTA STATE ECONOMIST SAYS FARM ECONOMY HAS HELD BACK SALES TAX REVENUES

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Joshua Haiar / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s State Economist Derek Johnson told the state Banking…

3 days ago in Local

STATE SPENDS $43,000 IN TROOPER OVERTIME FOR OPERATION PRAIRIE THUNDER

PIERRE, S.D. (John Hult / South Dakota Searchlight) – The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says a saturation patrol…

3 days ago in Local

SHUTDOWN-DELAYED ANALYSIS SHOWS RISING UNEMPLOYMENT IN HALF THE UNITED STATES BUT SOUTH DAKOTA IS THE LOWEST

SOUTH DAKOTA (Tim Henderson / Stateline) – September unemployment rates rose in 25 states and fell in 21 compared with…

5 days ago in Local

DUSTY JOHNSON WANTS TO IMPROVE SD EDUCATION WITH ‘STRONG SCHOOLS’ PLAN

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – This week, Dusty Johnson announced his “Strong Schools” Plan to improve education in South Dakota.…

5 days ago in Local

MAJORITY OF TAP GRADS SIGN TEACHING CONTRACTS WITH SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOLS

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On December 13, the South Dakota Departments of Education and Labor and Regulation celebrated…