Drought Continues to Spread Across Northern South Dakota

The rain has stayed away, the heat has moved in and much of northern South Dakota is now dealing with a word that people come to dread in the summertime: drought.

Waterways Council Awaits Details on President’s Infrastructure Plan

The Waterways Council is awaiting the administration’s full $1 trillion infrastructure plan, but the President could release some details Wednesday…

Attorney for Nebraska Beef Producers Gives Basis for Brand Case

The attorney representing the Nebraska Beef Producers Committee says they’re seeking a preliminary injunction in their civil case against the…

SD GOAC Meeting Starts with Minutes Disagreement

The meeting of the Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature this morning started with a disagreement over approval of minutes from their last meeting.

NCBA President Optimistic About Trade Deals

One ag leader is cautiously optimistic about the Trump administration negotiating trade deals despite recent distractions. One example is a…

MN Milk Producers Please With Passage of Truck Weight Bill

A state legislative priority for the Minnesota Milk Producers Association was approved at the end of the recently concluded session…

Study Says Rollback on Cuba Trade Normalization Could Hurt Agriculture

A recent study indicates any rollback of efforts to normalize U.S. relations with Cuba could harm agriculture. The study, by…

SD Universities Extending Student Reach

Despite relatively flat enrollment for the past few years, there are some positive signs for universities in South Dakota.

SD Counties Preparing for New Buffer Law

A law passed this year by the South Dakota legislature would allow land owners to set aside buffer strips along lakes and streams, and get a property tax break.

SD Retailers Dealing with Tourism Tax

As the summer travel season begins in South Dakota, so does the “tourism tax.”