EPA Leaves Corn Ethanol RFS Volumes at Statutory Levels, Cellulosic Disappointing

This week the Environmental Protection Agency released the Renewable Fuel Standard volume levels for 2018. Conventional biofuel levels, including corn…

Survey Shows Agriculture Hurt by Opioid Abuse

A Morning Consult survey commissioned by the American Farm Bureau and National Farmers Union shows the opioid crisis has struck…

Minnesota Cattlemen Set Policy on Labeling, Ditch Mowing and ELD

The Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention kicked off yesterday in Bloomington with their policy session. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President Krist…

ASA President Says Threat of NAFTA Withdrawal Hurting U.S. Exports

The Trump administration has not withdrawn from the North American Free Trade Agreement, but just the threat has hurt United…

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard asking 2018 Legislature to Review TIF Districts

South Dakota legislators will be asked to review tax increment financing in next year’s session.

SD Senator Mike Rounds; Republicans Don’t Buy Deficit Projections

While republicans have been saying the tax cut bill will more than pay for itself, several financial reports disagree.

Mid America Economic Indicators Point Positive

The Mid America Business Conditions Index, a monthly survey of businesses for a nine-state region, from Arkansas to North Dakota continues to show economic growth ahead.

SD Senator John Thune Discounts Polls Critical of Tax Cuts

A number of polls, CNN, ABC News, YouGov, show lukewarm support for the republican tax cut plan now moving through the Senate.

Local Officials & Lawmakers Get a Look at Keystone Pipeline Leak

A group of local officials, and state lawmakers got an update on the crude oil spill in Marshall County, in northeast South Dakota.

Diabetes Risk Rising in South Dakota

Recent changes in blood pressure standards also highlights the risks of other chronic conditions, including diabetes.