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Japan Ag Trade Trip

U.S. officials in Japan are preparing for next week’s USDA led Ag Trade Mission to that country.

Midwest Dryness Continues

Continued dryness is raising concerns for producers across the Midwest as some areas have seen some rains, while other areas…

The USDA Lowers Export Forecast

The USDA released their latest export forecast which is indicating this year’s projected U.S. Ag Exports are running a little…

Mid America Economy Continues Slow Growth

The economy in the Mid America region continues to grow, but slowly. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss compiles the…

Girls State Week

Girls State is underway on the USD campus in Vermillion. Director Tiffany Newman says they have a good turnout this…

Protecting Property Rights

The impending construction of carbon dioxide pipelines across counties in eastern South Dakota has created some issues with landowners. Representative…

USDA Helps fund Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Expansion

A major portion of the funding for the new Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health facility in Yankton came from the…

Groundbreaking for Lewis & Clark Behavorial Health

The official groundbreaking was held Wednesday for the new Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health facility in Yankton. Executive Director Dr.…

Pork Exports are picking up

Pork Exports have been picking up some steam, while Beef exports started off a little slow, but are showing signs…

The FSA is working hard to help producers

The USDA’s Farm Service Agency and the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service testified before the House Ag Subcommittee on Conservation,…

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