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Visiting with Lawmakers in D.C.

Members of the National Farmers Union met with Congressional Leaders, USDA Officials and the EPA. I get an update from…

U.S. Corn Faces more Challenges

The U.S. Corn Crop is likely to be facing more than expected competition when it comes to our export markets.

Looking ahead to our Fall Harvest Weather

I sat down and talked with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick about our expected Fall Harvest Weather.

Hiring & Holding FSA Field Workers

The USDA’s efforts to hire and hold field office workers are facing some strong headwinds.

Covering the concerns of the producers

While attending Husker Harvest Days, I caught up with Kelly Brunkhorst, the Executive Director of the Nebraska Corn Growers Association.

Predicting the Midwest Weather

I sat down and talked with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick about the challenges of predicting the weather for the Midwest.

Getting our youth involved

While attending Husker Harvest Days, I caught up with the President and CEO of the Nebraska Bankers Association and we…

An update on Suncatcher Ministries

While attending Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island, Nebraska, I caught up with Mike Mattison with EPS Cares and he…

September 14, 2023 News Round-Up

PIERRE, SD –  A Yankton woman was sentenced for obtaining a controlled substance while working as a registered nurse at a…

September 13, 2023 News Round-Up

PIERRE, SD – A 41 year old woman from Pierre has entered not guilty pleas to two misdemeanors after allegations…

Recent Headlines

2 days ago in Local

WHAT DOES MARIJUANA RECLASSIFICATION MEAN FOR SOUTH DAKOTA?

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – President Trump’s executive order to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule 1 to a…

2 days ago in Local

GOVERNOR RHODEN ANNOUNCES $200,000 GRANT SUPPORTING KEEP FARMERS FARMING PROGRAM

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On Monday, Governor Rhoden announced a $200,000 grant from the Future Fund for…

2 days ago in Local

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SOUTH DAKOTA (Molly Wetsch / South Dakota News Watch) – Five months after Operation: Prairie Thunder officially began, the South Dakota…

6 days ago in Local

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE ECONOMIST SAYS FARM ECONOMY HAS HELD BACK SALES TAX REVENUES

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Joshua Haiar / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s State Economist Derek Johnson told the state Banking…

6 days ago in Local

STATE SPENDS $43,000 IN TROOPER OVERTIME FOR OPERATION PRAIRIE THUNDER

PIERRE, S.D. (John Hult / South Dakota Searchlight) – The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says a saturation patrol…