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Highway 46 Construction Set

A contract has been awarded for another major highway construction project in southeast South Dakota.

Do Over on the Budget Compromise

Following the end of the main run of the South Dakota legislative session, members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committee sent a letter, detailing their concerns with HB1281

Disagreements & Consensus

Reaching a budget agreement at the end of the 2022 South Dakota legislative session was a major accomplishment.

NPPC President Says Focus on Foreign Animal Disease and Anti-Livestock Agenda

The National Pork Producers Council is continuing to focus on foreign animal disease preparedness and the fight against anti-livestock agendas…

Dairy Industry Faces Headwinds from Mislabeling and Unfair Canadian Pricing

The dairy industry continues to face headwinds from mislabeling of dairy products and unfair dairy pricing in Canada.  Dairy groups…

Iowa Farmer Receives National Conservation Award

The American Soybean Association (ASA) presented Wayne and Ruth Fredericks from Osage, Iowa, with the 2022 National Conservation Legacy Award…

Avian Flu Prevention Key with New Cases in Region Continuing

Another case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was confirmed on Friday in a 5.1 million head flock of commercial layer…

Iowa Legislature Moves Ag Budget Items

The Iowa House of Representatives has released its proposed agricultural budget for fiscal year 2023. Iowa Farmers Union Lobbyist, Emilee…

Moving on Workforce Housing

South Dakota legislators passed bills this session that will use two hundred million dollars for loans and grants for housing infrastructure.

Alzheimer’s Disease Impacts Expanding

A new report shows the impact Alzheimer’s disease is having and will have on the state’s population.

Recent Headlines

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