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Economic Study Conducted On Proposed Beef Processing Facility

A new economic study shows Iowa cattle producers are currently transporting about one million head of cattle out of state…

South Dakota Farmers Union To Begin Policy Development

Members of South Dakota Farmers Union will begin developing future policy today through the help of a zoom meeting.  Members…

Johnson Introduces PASS Act To Protect Agricultural Interests

South Dakota Republican Congressman Dusty Johnson has introduced a bill to help prevent our enemies from purchasing agricultural companies, farmland,…

Highway 46 Detour Set

Changes in construction plans will lead to a sooner than expected detour on Highway 46 in southeast South Dakota. Regional…

Platte – Winner Bridge Construction on the Schedule

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is holding meetings around the state this week to highlight future projects under the…

Mid America Economy Growth Slowing

While the economy is still growing in the nine state Mid America region, that growth is slowing. Ernie Goss, an…

Schools on the Hunt for Staff

Finding and hiring teachers and other staff is a full time job for school administrators this time of year. Vermillion…

USDA Deadlines Facing Farmers

Farmers need to be aware of a couple of approaching deadlines, and they will need to visit with their local…

USDA Reports 3.1 Million Acres Have Been Accepted For Grasslands CRP

The U-S Department of Agriculture has announced 3.1 million acres have been accepted to be enrolled in the Grasslands CRP…

Pork Exports Have Declined From Last Year

U-S pork producers are facing a “good news – bad news” scenario when it comes to exports.  On one hand,…

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