Fien On The Shelf

The Minnesota Twins have put right-handed reliever Casey Fien on the disabled list because of a right shoulder strain.

Coyote Earns All League

The Summit League has announced its 2014-15 men’s golf all-league teams, including the top performer for South Dakota.

Governor Appoints New South Dakota Senator to Vacant District 16 Seat

Governor Dennis Daugaard has appointed William Shorma of Dakota Dunes to the vacant Senate seat in District 16.

Ag Committee Leadership Ask OMB for Bird Flu Funding

Wednesday U.S. Senate and House Agriculture Committee leadership called for emergency assistance for poultry and egg producers whose flocks suffered…

Ag Secretary Says Bird Flu Losses Adding Up Quickly

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the cost of high path bird flu is adding up quickly. USDA has already released…

Honduras Agreement to Benefit Trade

Deputy U.S. Ag Secretary Krysta Harden and Jacobo Paz, the Honduras Secretary of Agriculture and Livestock signed an agreement to support agricultural development.

China to Purchase More U.S. Pork

Smithfield Foods Chief Financial Officer Kenneth Sullivan says China is set to ramp up its purchases of U.S. pork.

South Dakota Farm Bureau Disputes Report on Prevent Plan Payments

The Environmental Working Group released a report this week criticizing the prevent plant payments made to farmers in South and North Dakota.

USDA Seeks More Funds to Fight Bird Flu

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says indemnity payments for high path bird flu are adding up quickly.

Payments Probable Even Without A Completed Farm Bill

The farm bill isn’t even completed, but the head of the Farm Service Agency is predicting there will be payments made to farmers.