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Peterson Farm Brothers Visit Dakotafest

Over 400 exhibitors, hundreds of farmers and ranchers and even agriculture celebrities attended the annual DakotaFest in Mitchell, SD. One…

Talking Farm Legislation

Today I’m talking about Farm Legislation with U.S. Senator Mike Rounds of South Dakota.

Pushing to get the Farm Bill done

Our Farm Groups are pushing members of congress on getting the Farm Bill completed.

Get the Farm Bill done

That was the common theme at Dakota Fest in Mitchell, South Dakota; Get the Farm Bill done!

New Screw Worm Steps

The USDA has announced some new Screw Worm Steps to make sure they don’t cross the U.S. & Mexico border…

Dakotafest Ag Policy Forum

South Dakotas Congressional delegation took part in an ag policy forum at Dakotafest on Wednesday. Senators John Thune & Mike…

The importance of gathering information

It’s important to gather information from our producers and bring those findings back to Washington, D.C.

Trade Mission Trips

Trade Mission Trips are important, especially as we are looking at news ways to open up more trade doors.

August 20, 2025 The Wednesday News Round-Up

GOVERNOR JIM PILLEN PLANS TO USE MCCOOK FACILITY AS IMMIGRATION DETENTION CENTER MCCOOK, NE – Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced…

There’s Big Benefits

There’s some Big Benefits of that One, Big Beautiful Bill.

Recent Headlines

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DUSTY JOHNSON WANTS TO IMPROVE SD EDUCATION WITH ‘STRONG SCHOOLS’ PLAN

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – This week, Dusty Johnson announced his “Strong Schools” Plan to improve education in South Dakota.…

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MAJORITY OF TAP GRADS SIGN TEACHING CONTRACTS WITH SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOLS

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On December 13, the South Dakota Departments of Education and Labor and Regulation celebrated…

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SD DCI DETERMINES NOVEMBER OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN BERESFORD JUSTIFIED

BERESFORD, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Attorney General Marty Jackley announced on Tuesday that the South Dakota Division of Criminal…

1 day ago in Local

FALSE HOSTAGE REPORT TRIGGERS LOCKDOWNS IN HARRISBURG

HARRISBURG, S.D. – A reported hostage situation in Harrisburg on Monday was determined to be a false report, leading to the…

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EPA SELECTS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SOUTH DAKOTA AND UTAH TO RECEIVE OVER $8.3 MILLION IN SOLID WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced that it has selected two local governments from Region 8 to…