Grassley Says EPA Should Approve E-15

This past week, OPEC nations had announced they would reduce oil production by as much as one million barrels a…

Farmers Hear About 30 by 30 Land Acquisition Movement

On Monday evening approximately 200 farmers had gathered at Yankton to hear about a movement that has the goal to…

Japan Agrees to Accept U-S Ethanol

Good news was given to the ethanol industry last week when Japan through its Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry…

Yankton County Commission Asked to Support “30 X 30” Resolution

The Yankton County Commission was asked to pass a resolution opposing implementation of the “30 by 30” conservation plan proposed…

Saving Social Security…..Again

A report from the Social Security Board of Trustees last week projected that their funds would become depleted in 2034,…

Spring to Construction

While Highway 46 from Irene to Highway 81 will be closed for major construction this spring and summer, it’s not…

Universities Pushed to Train Workforce

South Dakota’s universities are feeling the pressure to attract and train more people to expand the workforce. USD President Sheila…

Winter Wheat Crop conditions continue to be poor

Last year at this time, the USDA’s first look at the condition of the Winter Wheat Crop showed that crop…

An Update on the Bird Flu in Minnesota

The Bird Flu has returned for our Ag Friends in Minnesota as the detection was confirmed in a backyard mixed…

Winter Weather Concerns

An early April Winter Storm is adding concerns for our livestock producers in the middle of our calving and lambing…