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SD Legislatures E-Board Holds Wrap Up Session

The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature is meeting in Pierre.

SD Congressman Dusty Johnson Votes “No” on Infrastructure Plan

The one point two trillion-dollar infrastructure bill passed by Congress was signed by President Biden Monday.

SD National Guard Units Get New Equipment & Missions

Some units of the South Dakota National Guard will get new equipment and a mission modification.

School Districts Face Supply Shortages

Many school districts are running into issues getting the supplies they need for their food programs.

Food Prices Rise For Thanksgiving 2021 But Consumers Can Still Be Thankful

The cost of your Thanksgiving feast will be higher this year than in 2020. Much of the increase is a…

Minnesota Soybean Executive Director In United Kingdom On Trade Mission

A group of 60 Minnesota business and agricultural officials are in the United Kingdom this week in hopes of building…

Voting “No” on Impeachment

During their special session last week, the South Dakota House voted to set up a select committee to see if there are grounds to impeach Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.

Infrastructure Bill Signed, Senator John Thune Votes “No”

President Biden signed the one point two trillion-dollar infrastructure bill Monday.

Iowa Soybean Association Disappointed With EPA’s Evaluation Of Atrazine & Glyphosate

The Iowa Soybean Association is voicing problems with the Environmental Protection Agency’s evaluation of Glyphosate, Atrazine and Simazene. The Agency…

GOAC Issues Subpoenas

The Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature voted eight to two to issue subpoenas

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