China Makes Largest Soybean Purchase in History

China agreed to purchase 13.1 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans at a signing ceremony Thursday afternoon in Des Moines.…

Mandatory Price Reporting for Livestock Passes

Both Houses of Congress have passed reauthorization of Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting. The Senate version, however, doesn’t include it as…

USDA Grants for Beginning Farmers

This week USDA officials announced $ 2.5 million in grants are available for beginning farmer education. The Ag Department is…

SDSU Beef Bowl Celebrates Cattle Industry

South Dakota’s cattle industry will be celebrated during this weekend’s SDSU Beef Bowl in Brookings. South Dakota Beef Industry Council…

Cattle Producers Welcome Successful TPP

Working level talks were held week on the Trans Pacific Partnership. Negotiators from the United States, Japan, Canada and Mexico…

Rounds: Pope’s Speech Positive And Inspirational

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says the Popes speech to Congress was positive and inspirational.

NTSB Investigates Rail Crash

Field agents of the National Transportation Safety Board have wrapped up their onsite investigation of the train derailment and fire near Scotland.

Thune: Rail Safety Should Be A Priority

The ethanol train derailment and fire last Saturday shows safety has to be the top priority in moving products like ethanol.

Healthcare Group Seeks Aggressive Agenda

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations wants to push “an aggressive agenda” in the next year.

China Buying Soybeans

The U.S. Soybean Export Council hosted a ceremony in Iowa to mark the sale of soybeans to China