Brazilian Beef Banned by Several Countries After Reports of Rotten Meat Imports

The European Union, China, South Korea and Chile have banned imports of Brazilian beef following reports Brazilian meat packers have…

National Pork Producers Council Wants FMD Vaccine Bank in Next Farm Bill

Tuesday, National Pork Producer Council leaders testified in front of a House Ag Subcommittee outlining their priority for the 2018…

Biotech Labeling Law Rule Making to Proceed With New Ag Secretary

USDA will resume the rule making process for national biotech labeling after the confirmation of a new Secretary of Agriculture.…

Nebraska Tax Plan Receives Criticism

Nebraska State Senator Jim Smith of Papillion, chairman of the revenue committee, wants to take money from the state’s property…

Minnesota House Approves Budget That Includes Infrastructure and Property Tax Relief

Minnesota House Republican leaders have proposed a $46 billion two-year state budget. Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Thom Petersen…

SD Legislature Deals with Slowing Sales Tax

South Dakota legislators were able to scrape together some extra dollars in the final hours of the session this year to come up with a three tenths of a percent raise for teachers and schools.

SD Senator Mike Rounds; Mexican Border Wall Still Not Likely

Somewhat lost in the debate over the repeal of the Affordable Care Act are moves by the Trump Administration to begin building a wall on the Mexican border.

Yankton County Commission Cuts Back Planning Commission Membership

The Yankton County Commission has approved a plan to reduce the membership of the Planning Commission.

Vikings Reward Thielen

The Minnesota Vikings have finalized their contract extension with wide receiver Adam Thielen, the former undrafted practice squad player who led the team with 967 yards receiving last season.

Jacks Promote Eck

South Dakota State University head football coach John Stiegelmeier announced Tuesday the promotion of Jason Eck to run game coordinator.