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Long Time Vice President Becomes Nebraska Farm Bureau President

Nebraska Farm Bureau Vice President Mark McHargue has ascended to the Presidency of the organization at this week’s annual meeting.…

Yankton City Commission Approves Face Mask Mandate

The Yankton City Commission voted seven to two to impose a face mask mandate for people inside buildings where social distancing is not possible.

Iowa Farm Bureau Welcomes Tom Vilsack Back As Ag Secretary

President Elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate former U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack as U.S.Ag Secretary. So far he…

Incoming Corn President Wants To Build Demand And Market Access For Corn

South Dakota Corn Grower’s Association members at this week’s annual meeting elected Scott Stahl, a Bridgewater area farmer to serve…

University of Nebraska Planning for Spring and Fall

The University of Nebraska completed the fall semester successfully with most students able to take most of their classes in person.

Hospitals Seeing Continued Covid-19 Surge

Hospitals continue to see high numbers of patients with Covid-19 infections.

One Dead in Aurora County Crash

A 64-year-old man died Wednesday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash near White Lake.

Vilsack to be U.S. Ag Secretary…Again

A familiar face will be heading the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Last night President elect Joe Biden announced he was…

South Dakota Ag In The Classroom Program Is Thriving

The new South Dakota Ag in the Classroom program is thriving, especially during the pandemic. It was developed by Ground…

Looking for Details in the 2022 Budget Proposal

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem delivered her 2022 budget proposal to a joint meeting of the legislature in Pierre Tuesday.

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