Bridge Repair Needed Quickly To Get Exports Flowing Again

Barge traffic has been suspended on the Mississippi River between Memphis, Tennessee and West Memphis Arkansas following damage to the…

ISU Extension Specialist Says Producers May Consider Alternative Grazing

Current high grain prices will likely put pressure on hay and forage availability across the upper Midwest this year. That’s…

Cutting Extra Unemployment

Many states, including South Dakota are ending the extra federal unemployment payments as an incentive to get more people back to work.

Setting Up the Summer Food Program

With the end of the academic year in sight, the Yankton School District is getting ready for the summer food program.

Medical Marijuana Bill Fails in the Nebraska Legislature

A bill to legalize and tightly regulate medical marijuana in Nebraska died in the legislature, setting the stage for a much less restrictive ballot issue.

SD Legislative Committee Asks to Delay Federal Education Funding

The interim Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature has approved a letter to the state Education Department, asking them to delay applying for federal grants

Open House for Yankton’s Next Top Cop

An open house was held Wednesday evening for the two candidates to be Yankton’s next Police Chief.

NCBA CEO Meets With USTR On Cattle Group’s Trade Concerns

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s CEO Colin Woodall met recently with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to talk about issues critical…

Minnesota Cattlemen Watching State Bills On Animal Health, NPDES And PPP Loans

Minnesota state lawmakers are pushing toward a May 17 session deadline but could meet beyond that. There are several unfinished…

COSTCO Chicken CAFO Case Now In District Court Judge’s Hands

A court case that began this week in Lancaster County Nebraska is now in the hands of a district court…