Atmospheric Scientist Watching Drought Indicators For 2021 Growing Season

With continued drought across the region this winter farmers are concerned about it lingering into the 2021 growing season. Nutrien…

Economic Growth Expected to Continue

The regional and national economies should continue to recover, but much of that will depend on what Congress will do.

Environmental Coalition In Favor Of Farm Moratorium Bills In Iowa Legislature

Tuesday, two Iowa State lawmakers introduced companion bills in the State House and Senate to place a moratorium on factory…

SD Lawmakers Dealing with More Money

Members of the Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature now have more money to work into their budgeting process

South Dakota Insurance Group Opposing Health Care Legislation

The Independent Insurance Agents of South Dakota are opposing SB 87, the health care plan proposed by the South Dakota…

Minnesota Farm Group In Favor Of Cuba Trade Legislation

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden of Oregon led a group of Democratic Senators introducing legislation to end the trade…

Nebraska Farm Bureau Backs Broadband Legislation

The Nebraska Farm Bureau is supporting LB 388, the Broadband Bill introduced by State Senator Curt Friesen of Henderson. That…

Deadwood Sports Betting Sails Through the Senate

The South Dakota Senate approved a bill setting up the rules for sports betting in Deadwood

SD Governor Kristi Noem Outlines “Historic” State Revenues

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem updated legislators Tuesday on a surge in state revenues

USDA Kicks Can Down the Road on Corn Ending Stocks

The February World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE) Report is generally benign, but market bulls that were expecting changes…