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R-CALF Analysis on Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act.

Recent analysis conducted by R-CALF shows the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act is a boon for packers and a…

U.S. Beef Exports to China Soar

With market access improvements secured through the Phase One Trade Agreement, U.S. beef exports to China gained significant traction for…

SD Board of Regents Add Up Budget Requests

The South Dakota Board of Regents, like all state agencies, made a number of budget proposals for next year’s legislature.

HSC at the Center of Mental Health Study

A consultant’s study of the Human Services Center in Yankton will be the centerpiece of a plan by the Department of Social Services to make changes to mental health programs across the state.

Tabor to Platte Rail to Trail Approval Waiting on More Studies

The South Dakota State Railroad Board decided to wait for the results of a feasibility study before making any decisions on a proposal to turn an idle rail spur into a walking – biking trail.

Mid America Economic Future Tied to Covid-19

Future economic growth in the US and the Mid America region will be tied again to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pipeline Company Plans Landowner Meetings

A pipeline project that would move liquid carbon dioxide from ethanol plants to underground storage in North Dakota is in the early stages.

USDA Announces $50 Million Pandemic Assistance for Hog Producers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced $50 million of additional assistance for hog producers who faced reduced market prices…

Senators Introduce Defend the Blend Act to Protect RFS

Tuesday Senators Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota introduced bipartisan legislation to prohibit the EPA from reducing…

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