EPA Denies RFS Point of Obligation Request

The Environmental Protection Agency has denied petitions to move the Point of Obligation for the Renewable Fuel Standard. POET’s Matt…

NCBA Welcomes Stay on Livestock Emissions Reporting

A Washington D.C. Circuit Court decision will stay a mandate on farm emissions reporting required under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,…

NPPC Officials Says India Holds Potential for Pork Export Market and Bilateral Trade Deal

The Trump administration’s focus for trade has been achieving bilateral agreements. One potentially good deal and market for U.S. pork…

Iowa Corn Growers Pleased Senate Majority Leader to Help Move Northey Nomination

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has committed to helping get the hold lifted on USDA…

GAO Report Urges USDA to Increase Checkoff Oversight and Transparency

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is being urged to increase its oversight of the 22 federal agricultural research and promotion…

Changes Coming to Building South Dakota

Building South Dakota may see some changes next year.

SD Legislative Board Proposes Amendment Vote Change

The Executive Board of the South Dakota Legislature has suggested that state wide votes on constitutional amendments be moved to the June primary.

Port Yankton Backers Aim for 2018 Ballot

Backers of the Port Yankton casino proposal are continuing preparations for the needed constitutional amendment.

South Dakota 2018 Governor’s Race Worth Watching

The 2018 South Dakota Governor’s race could be very competitive

Northern Plains Weather to Feel Impacts of La Nina

Most weather watchers now agree….A La Nina event is underway.