Cattle Market Reform Bill Not in Omnibus, What’s Next?

Last week Congress passed an Omnibus Appropriations bill which contained an extension of Livestock Mandatory Reporting through September.  However, the…

Lingering La Nina

The National Climate Prediction Center is now forecasting the current La Nina to linger into the summer.

SD Legislators Wait on Vetoes

South Dakota legislators wrapped up the main run of the 2022 session last week and now wait to see what Governor Kristi Noem will do with the bills they sent to her.

Lewis & Clark Regional Water Project Gets Federal Funding

The budget signed by President Biden last week includes almost twenty-two million dollars for ongoing construction of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System.

Mixed Signals for the Mid America Economy

While the latest survey of businesses in the nine state Mid America region indicated continue growth, there are growing warning signs.

Updating Teacher Evaluations

The Yankton School Board, at their meeting Monday night approved an update to the methods used for teacher evaluations in the district.

Ag Groups Urge Governments to Avert CP Rail Strike

In a letter to President Joe Biden, The Fertilizer Institute, the National Grain and Feed Association, and 19 other members…

USDA Announces Fertilizer Program

On Friday USDA announced $250 million in grants available to address high fertilizer prices partially in response to the war…

Johnson Farms Regional Winner ASA Conservation Legacy Award

The American Soybean Association (ASA) named Jamie and Brian Johnson of Frankfort, South Dakota as regional winners in the 2022…

Counties Caught Between Costs and Spending Caps

Counties will be caught between rapidly rising costs and a cap on spending as they write their budgets for next year.