Education Funding To Be Studied

The Planning Committee of the South Dakota Legislature meets later this month, and will begin their study of education funding, as assigned by the Executive Board.

Noem Warns Girls About Sex Trafficking

South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem used her appearance at Girls State at USD this week to talk about sex trafficking in the state, and the dangers involved.

Bankers Try To Change Laws

The South Dakota Bankers Association has been focused on getting federal laws changed to bring credit unions and the Farm Credit System under the same type of regulation and taxing laws they deal with.

Consent Decree Agreed To In Rural Call Completion Investigation

The Federal Communications Commission has signed a consent decree with at least one phone carrier as part of the rural call completion investigation.

Ag Secretary Announces PEDV Reporting Details

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced details of the mandatory reporting program for the porcine epidemic diarrhea and delta corona viruses…

Farm Leader Agrees With Senators On Stopping EPA Rule

South Dakota Senator John Thune has joined Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in co sponsoring legislation to block EPA’s proposed…

FSA Director Reports Significant Crop Damage

Tuesday’s hail storm that hammered Madison County Nebraska and the Norfolk area caused significant corn crop damage. That’s according to…

Iowa Congressman Raises PEDV Reporting Concerns

Iowa Congressman Steve King is raising concerns about the mandatory PEDV reporting announced by USDA. He says he’s not sure…

Sorghum Group Meets With Growers About The Farm Bill

The National Sorghum Growers Association hosted meetings this past week in South Dakota to educate growers about the new programs…

Changes To University Funding In Iowa

The Iowa Board of Regents approved a plan that changes the way state money is allocated to the three state-supported universities.