SD Board of Regents Approve Tuition & Fee Increases

The South Dakota Board of Regents approved tuition and fee increases for the six universities at their meeting in Aberdeen this week.

USDA Prospective Plantings Report Bullish for Corn and Beans

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s March 1 Prospective Plantings Report was surprisingly bullish for corn and soybeans. United States farmers…

South Dakota Legislature Wraps With Wins For Agriculture

The South Dakota legislature wrapped up it’s 2021 session this week having advanced several measures important to agriculture. They include…

Football Leading Student Interest at Mount Marty University

While attention is focused on finishing out a challenging academic year, many schools are already looking ahead to next fall.

Proposal to Merge Yankton Chamber and YAPG

A proposal to merge Yankton Area Progressive Growth with the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce was announced at the annual YAPG meeting Tuesday.

Farm Group President Concerned With Plan To Tax Capital Gains At Death

Some Democrat Senators responding to the recent introduction of legislation to permanently repeal the estate or death tax are proposing…

Canadian And USA FAD Response Agreement Progressing Well

The recent agreement between the U.S. and Canada on foreign animal disease detection and response is proceeding well. In that…

STC Board Member Outlines Priorities Wanted In President’s Infrastructure Bill

President Joe Biden wants his infrastructure plan to be approved by this summer. It’s expected to cost more than $3…

MRC Rail Line Gets New Operator

The South Dakota State Railroad Board earlier this year sold the MRC rail line to Watco Transportation Service, a leading short line rail company.

SD Board of Regents Get Legislative Update

The South Dakota Board of Regents is meeting this week at Northern State University in Aberdeen.