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Dairy Executive Pleased Congressmen Asking For More Pandemic Relief For Dairy

A group of 24 members of Congress are asking President Joe Biden to reimburse dairy producers for losses stemming from…

Farmers And Ranchers Seeing Higher Stress Levels Due To Drought

Stress levels for Farmers and Ranchers in the Northern Plains who usually battle those are seeing increased levels this year…

Low Water Warning on the Missouri River

The Corps of Engineers is warning users along the Missouri River to be prepared for low water levels into next spring.

Avon Elevator Moved into Receivership

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission voted Friday to ask a judge to appoint the commission as receiver for the Farmers Cooperative Elevator in Avon.

One Dead in Bennett County Crash

One person died Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash west of Martin.

The Weekend File – The Yankton City Commission Looking Ahead to 2021

The Yankton City Commission Looking Ahead to 2021

South Dakota Spring Wheat Crop A Disaster

The spring wheat crop in South Dakota is a near disaster with crop ratings at only 7-percent good in this…

American Sunflower Sales Going Well Domestically And With Exports

The timing of the trade talks on the USMCA deal this week came at a good time for U.S. sunflower…

Several Minnesota Farmers Union Priorities Approved During Legislative Session

Several priorities for Minnesota Farmers Union members were contained in legislation passed by State Lawmakers this session. MFU Government Relations…

MEF President Says Broad Growth Drove Beef And Pork Exports In May

The U.S. Meat Export Federation says United States beef exports broke previous records in May. MEF President and CEO Dan…

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