SD Civil Air Patrol Hits Notable Anniversary

December first marks the 75th Anniversary of South Dakota’s Civil Air Patrol. The volunteer agency started six days before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

Advanced Biofuels Official Says GAO Misses The Mark On Biofuel Impacts

The Government Accountability Office claims advanced biofuels are not likely to get the fuel market penetration the Renewable Fuel Standard…

Poultry Growers Need To Be Vigilant With European Bird Flu Spread

More outbreaks of H5N8 highly pathogenic avian influenza are prompting concerns within Europe’s poultry industry. The World Health Organization reports…

EWG Vice President Says New Farm Bill Needs To Help Neediest Farmers

A panel discussion is being held this week looking at the new farm bill. One of the panelists is Scott…

Public Lands Council To Work With New President To Get Rid Of Regulations

The Obama administration is working to issue close to 100 regulations before they leave office. The Public Lands Council is…

NCFC President Says New Farm Bill Needs To Be Worked On Soon

Whatever the new Farm Bill contains will need to include a solid risk management program to help farmers who’ve been…

Peterson On Way Back

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is moving forward in the recovery from surgery on his right knee.

GPAC Teams Dominate Day One

All five teams representing the Great Plains Athletic Conference scored victories in pool play on day one of the NAIA National Volleyball Championships in Sioux City.

Yankton City Sales Tax Stabilizing

The City of Yankton has seen sales tax collections go up and down from month to month this year.

Yankton City Commission Talks CVB, BBB Tax

The Yankton City Commission held a work session on the local Convention and Visitors Bureau, which also evolved into a discussion on the “Triple B” tax, which helps fund that and other outside agencies.