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Crop Condition Remains Nearly Stable From Last Week

Not much change occurred with the crop condition from last week to this week.  USDA reports the corn condition in…

Grassley Tells What He Wants In The New Farm Bill

Both the U-S House and the U-S Senate have begun holding hearings and roundtable discussions for the next farm bill. …

Minnesota Cattle Producers Tour University Facilities

Minnesota cattle producers are visiting the University of Minnesota on Tuesday as part of their annual summer tour.  Allison Vanderwal…

Conservation Field Day

Farmers are realizing the benefits of utilizing conservation methods as part of their farming operations.  In northwest Iowa’s Plymouth County,…

Rising Wild Fire Danger

The continued hot, dry conditions will increase fire dangers across the state. Jay Wickham, Director of the South Dakota State…

Working on a Senate Campaign Theme

Brian Bengs, the democratic candidate for the US Senate in South Dakota says he is still working through ideas to…

Yankton School Board Sets Public Communications Policy

The Yankton School Board is developing a formal communication policy that will help ensure that public comments are received and…

Another Strong Year for Yankton Building Permits

The City of Yankton is seeing another strong year in building permits. Community and Economic Development Director Dave Mingo says…

Low Water Expected on the Missouri River & Big Upstream Lakes

The Missouri River and the upstream big lakes will continue to be on the low side the rest of the…

Democratic Governor Candidate Jamie Smith Focused on South Dakota

Staying focused on state issues is the campaign theme of democratic Governor candidate Jamie Smith….. Smith, current Minority Leader in…

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