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Steve Dick Named South Dakota FSA State Director

The Biden Administration recently appointed Steve Dick as the new State Executive Director for the USDA South Dakota Farm Service…

SD Schools Figuring State Aid Increase

School districts through out South Dakota are starting to put together their budgets for the next academic year.

One Day Left in the Nebraska Legislative Session

The Nebraska legislature is down to one final day on Wednesday to decide on any possible vetoes from Governor Pete Ricketts and any other last minute business.

Minnesota State Veterinarian To Take Similar Position In South Dakota

Minnesota’s State Veterinarian, Dr. Beth Thompson has announced she will be leaving her post as the head of the Minnesota…

Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Planning Treatment Expansion

While the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System will get over ninety million dollars in federal funding this year for construction of the pipeline backbone, they are also planning for an expansion of their water production capabilities.

Jerry Webber Re-elected to the Yankton City Commission

Yankton voters re-elected three incumbent city commissioners in Tuesday’s election.

SDSU To Offer Carbon Credits Webinar

Exchanging carbon credits through contracts is an idea that has captured many farmers’ attention.  South Dakota State University will hold…

FFA Grows Through Adding Urban Schools

FFA is not just for farm kids anymore.  The agricultural youth organization has been growing in recent years, with much…

Historic Funding for Water Projects

The South Dakota Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved over one point one billion dollars in funding for over ninety water and wastewater projects across the state.

Terry Crandall Re-elected to the Yankton School Board

Voters in the Yankton School District re-elected two incumbents to the school board for three-year terms.

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GOVERNOR RHODEN ANNOUNCES $200,000 GRANT SUPPORTING KEEP FARMERS FARMING PROGRAM

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