South Dakota Farmers Union Focuses on Key Ag Bills Early in Session

South Dakota lawmakers start their 2017 session today in Pierre. The State Farmers Union is focusing on several bills early…

South Korea to Take U.S. Eggs for First Time

The United States has reached an agreement with South Korea that’s opened the door for the first ever exports of…

NPPC Says Producers Should Chose Production Methods

The National Pork Producers Council is opposing the push by retailers to mandate group housing for sows and the elimination…

HSUS Says Smithfield Move to Group Housing is Positive

The world’s largest pork producer, Smithfield Foods has now moved 87 percent of their pregnant sows out of gestation crates…

Survey Says U.S. Should Receive New Tariffs for Pulling Out of NAFTA

Nearly 50 percent of Canadians polled in a recent survey say they support putting new tariffs on United States goods…

SD Schools Don’t Need State Help on Trans Gender Issues

While some legislators say they plan to sponsor bills again this year to restrict the locker and bathrooms that trans gender students can use, Governor Dennis Daugaard says that should not be a high priority.

Yankton City Commission in Planning Process

The Yankton City Commission held several strategic planning sessions last week, to revise and update short and long term goals.

Iowa Traffic Fatalities Jump in 2016

A jump in traffic fatalities in Iowa has officials looking for answers.

Coach Stig Earns National Honor

South Dakota State University football coach John Stiegelmeier received the 2016 Grant Teaff Award from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Monday morning in conjunction with the American Football Coaches Association Convention.

Ferentz Promotes His Son

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz has named offensive line coach and son Brian Ferentz as his new offensive coordinator.