Conservation and Nutrient Management Funding Key for IA Farm Bureau

Last week was funnel week in the Iowa legislature where lawmakers culled the number of bills that will move forward…

U.S. Wheat Growers on Request for Canadian Wheat Board Reinstatement

A group of 50 Canadian farmers have passed a resolution calling for their government to reinstate the Canadian Wheat Board.…

Farm Groups Hope President’s Visit to Cuba Opens Trade

President Obama is traveling to Cuba next month. It’s the first time a sitting U.S. President has visited Cuba in…

Chef Myers Wins SDPPC Taste of Elegance Contest

The South Dakota Pork Producers Council held their 28th annual Taste of Elegance Contest last night in Sioux Falls. Area…

Fantasy Gaming on the Agenda for Nebraska Lawmakers

Bills dealing with fantasy gaming will be in front of Nebraska lawmakers this week.

SD Senate Working on Other Parts of the Teacher Pay Plan

Some deadlines are looming this week as South Dakota legislators deal with major changes to education funding.

District 21 Representative Not Changing “No” Vote on Teacher Pay Plan

The South Dakota House will take up HB1182, the bill raising the state sales tax a half cent, on reconsideration again today.

SD Representatives to Vote Again on Teacher Pay Plan Tax Hike

Members of the South Dakota House will take another vote on a bill that would raise the state sales tax a half cent to fund teacher pay raises.

Coyotes Lose Dome Finale

Marcus Byrd scored a game-high 22 points and Joe Rosga added 16 more to lead Denver to a 76-71 win against South Dakota Sunday in the final USD men’s basketball game to be played inside the DakotaDome.

Wild Win Outdoor Game

Jason Pominville and Erik Haula each had a goal and two assists, and the Minnesota Wild celebrated the first outdoor game in franchise history with a 6-1 victory on Sunday over the Chicago Blackhawks.