SD Businesses Could Be Hurt by “Bad Bill”

While the South Dakota legislature was able to use a lot of one-time money to fund some long needed projects, progress could be halted due to other actions taken by lawmakers.

Pork And Soybean Lobbyist Says Ag Benefitted From 2021 SD Legislative Session

South Dakota state legislators will finish off their 2021 session on March 29 when they return for their final day…

ICON Calling For Fixes To Brand Reform Bill

The Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska are asking for some changes to LB 572, the Brand Reform Bill that’s now been…

Iowa Dairy Executive Says Immigration Reform Bill Needs To Be Approved

The U.S. House is expected to take up a pair of bills dealing with immigration reform this week. Iowa State…

Counties to Share Funding Under the “American Rescue Plan”

The one point nine trillion dollar, “American Rescue Plan” just signed by President Biden will provide direct payments to many local governments.

Staying With the Face Mask Mandate

Several cities that had face mask mandates, including Yankton and Sioux Falls have rolled them back as Covid-19 infection numbers drop.

Missouri River Reservoirs Hit Flood Storage Levels

The Corps of Engineers has the Missouri River reservoirs ready for spring runoff.

Acreage Dictated By Grain Prices And Fertilizer Cost

The acreage battle is on for the 2021 crop season and the higher grain prices and higher input costs may…

SD Legislators Dealt with More Money

South Dakota legislators worked with Covid-19 and a budget surplus in the just completed 2021 session.

Surprised to Finish the 2021 Session

The South Dakota legislature completed the main run of the 2021 session last week.