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South Dakota FSA Official Advises Enrolling In General CRP As Soon As Possible

Enrollment for the general Conservation Reserve Program began this week at county Farm Service Agency offices. South Dakota FSA C-R-P…

NAWG Pleased USDA Finalizes Quality Loss Adjustments In Whip Plus Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency has announced it has finalized quality loss coverage in its Wildfire and…

China Slowing Imports Of Meat Due To COVID Concerns

China has slowed imported red meat coming into its country because they have COVID 19 concerns with some shipments. That’s…

SD Senator John Thune Condemns Mob Action

Congress upheld the electoral vote early Thursday morning, confirming Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as President and Vice President.

SD Governor Kristi Noem on Merging Ag & DENR

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has proposed merging the Agriculture Department and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

Proof of Citizenship Not Needed for Covid-19 Vaccinations

A spokesman for Governor Pete Ricketts says proof of American citizenship will not be needed to get Covid-19 vaccinations in Nebraska.

Providing Education Options

The Iowa legislature starts the 2021 session Monday at the state Capitol in Des Moines.

Senator Says Latest COVID Relief Bill Has Help In It For Ethanol

The recent COVID 19 relief bill passed by Congress does contain funding that could be helpful for ethanol producers who’ve…

Avera Health Expanding Vaccinations

Covid-19 vaccinations are going at a rapid pace in South Dakota with health care and long-term care providers in the first round.

Nebraska Legislative Session Starts

Nebraska lawmakers are back in Lincoln for the start of the 2021 legislative session.

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SOUTH DAKOTA FLU PREVENTION, STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST OFFERS INSIGHT

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

2 days ago in Local

BILL RESTRICTS FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES IN SOUTH DAKOTA

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

2 days ago in Local

STATE NEEDS TO SPEND $106 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS BY END OF YEAR

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

3 days ago in Local

AS STUDENT VIOLENCE RISES, STATE WANTS DISTRICTS TO HAVE OPTIONS

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

3 days ago in Local

LAWMAKERS WORRY ABOUT FEASIBILITY, SUSTAINABILITY OF RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PLAN

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