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Republican Senators Write Letter To Trade Representative

Senator John Thune of South Dakota has written a letter to U-S Trade Representative Katherine Tai and to USDA Secretary…

Minnesota Farm Bureau Calling Attention To Mental Health In Agriculture

May is mental health awareness month and the Minnesota Farm Bureau is calling attention to the illness, specifically how it…

SD Board of Regents Asking University Presidents to “Dream Big”

The South Dakota Board of Regents is asking their university presidents to start thinking about programs and projects for the fiscal year 2024 budget.

SD State Employee Benefit Sign Up Time

South Dakota state employees are in the midst of the sign up period for their benefits for next year.

Spring Planting Continues

Farmers are trying to catch up with their spring planting duties now the weather conditions are warmer and more favorable…

Nebraska Farmers Busy Planting This Year’s Crop

According to the latest USDA weekly crop progress report, Nebraska farmers has planted 39 percent of the state’s corn crop…

South Dakota Beef Council Helps Strengthening Coaches

South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC), Sanford Health, and the Oklahoma Beef Council showcased the Build Your Base sports nutrition…

Planting Rate Still Behind From Last Year

Warmer weather along with widespread rainfall through the corn belt region allowed farmers to make up some lost ground with…

Nebraska District 40 Primary Election Results

Barry DeKay of Niobrara and Keith Kube of Crofton ended up one two in voting for the Nebraska legislatures District…

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