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Nebraska Sorghum Executive Looking To Expand And Diversify Export Markets

The top export market for U.S. Sorghum growers is China but the focus this year is on market diversification and…

Iowa Congressman Named To House Agriculture Committee

Newly Elected Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra of Hull has been named to the House Agriculture Committee. He’s looking forward to…

Call for a Bipartisan Election Commission

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds is co-sponsoring a bill that would establish the “2020 Bipartisan Advisory Committee” to look at the integrity of the November elections

SD Legislature Working Through Education Issues

While state aid to education is usually the priority for schools, there are always other issues advocates are watching.

Charging Electric Vehicles

Electric powered cars and trucks will become more numerous on roads and highways over the next few years.

SD House Committee Defeats Gender Birth Certificate Bill

A bill that would have required birth certificates reflect a person’s gender on birth was defeated in the South Dakota House Health and Human Services Committee.

Farmers Union Pleased President Addressing Food Insecurity With Executive Order

President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to address the dramatic rise in food hunger. The Farmers Union supports…

Extension Vet Says Producers Must Stay Proactive With New ASF Strains In China

Two new strains of African Swine Fever have infected over 1,000 sows on several farmers owned by China’ fourth largest…

NBB Sets Goal Of Six Billion Gallons Of Biodiesel Production By 2030

The National Biodiesel Board hosted more than 550 biodiesel and renewable diesel producers during their recent conference. NBB’s Paul Winters…

Hiring a Marijuana Consultant

The Yankton City Commission approved a contract with a Colorado consultant to help guide them through the legalized marijuana maze.

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – With the colder weather and more time indoors, families are sharing their love…

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PIERRE, S.D. (Michael Doorn / KELO News) – The House and Energy Committee passed two bills unanimously on Friday, one…

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PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota must spend $106 million in remaining pandemic relief by the…

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PIERRE, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – Whether caused by the pervasiveness of social media, an increase…

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PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s workforce shortage and federal limitations on a $189.5 million…