Washington Talks of Common Core Standards

The American Association of School Administrators discussed Common Core educational standards in Washington this week.

South Dakota Senator Questions EPA Proposal

Senator Jason Frerichs met with officials from the Environmental Protection Agency to discuss the “Waters of the US” proposal.

Fleegs Bridge Might Have to Wait

Johnson Engineering representative, Dan Johnson, told the Yankton County Commissioners that the Fleegs Bridge is ineligible for federal funding now.

Cell Tower on School Property

The Yankton County School Board is considering a lease agreement with SBA that would allow a cell tower on Yankton Middle School’s grounds.

SD PUC Waiting On Trans Canada

The permit for the Keystone XL pipeline in South Dakota has expired.

Growers Say No To Soybean Checkoff Referendum

USDA has announced the results of the request for referendum on the soy checkoff. United Soybean Board Secretary Lewis Bainbridge…

Downy Mildew Showing Up In Sunflowers

National Sunflower Association officials surveyed 70 fields in South and North Dakota over the past two weeks and found a…

Kansas Wheat Crop Less Than Average

Kansas farmers have harvested a little over 90 percent of their wheat crop this year. Kansas Wheat’s Marketing Director Aaron…

Consumers Take Farm Tour

Sioux Falls area consumers got to tour an artesian cheese making business, a grain elevator and a Crooks, South Dakota…

Perkins Closes Out A.L. Win

Minnesota Twins’ closer Glen Perkins pitched a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in the American League 5-3 victory over the National League in Tuesday’s All Star Game.