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Corn President Says RMA Changes To Prevented Planting Program Are Positive

USDA’s Risk Management Agency has made improvements to prevented planting coverage. These changes officially became effective November 30 for the…

SD Governor Kristi Noem Previews Budget Address

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will deliver her 2022 budget proposal to a joint meeting of the legislature Tuesday.

Nebraska Farm Bureau Holding Annual Convention Virtually This Week

Nebraska Farm Bureau members will be holding their 2020 convention virtually on Tuesday. Outgoing President Steve Nelson is retiring following…

Questions about the Merger of the SD Ag Department and DENR

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has proposed merging the Department of Environment and Natural Resources into the state Ag Department and would call it the Department of Ag & Natural Resources.

Optimism on the Next Round of Economic Stimulus Talks

Following weeks of talks in Washington there is some hope that a deal could be found for the next economic stimulus package.

The Weekend File – The Yankton City Commission Takes Another Look at Facemasks.

The Yankton City Commission Takes Another Look at Facemasks.

Mild, Dry December to Continue

Mild and dry weather over the northern plains is likely to continue for a few more weeks.

Nebraska Sets Covid-19 Vaccine Priority List

State officials in Nebraska are getting ready for the arrival of Covid-19 vaccines.

SD Governor Kristi Noem says Covid-19 Impacts Could Last for a Year

The death toll in South Dakota from Covid-19 went past one thousand people this week with an expected surge from Thanksgiving still unfolding.

RFA Wants New Administration To Handle 2021 RVOs

The Renewable Fuels Association wants the present Environmental Protection Agency not to put out the 2021 Renewable Volume Obligations under…

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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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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…

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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…

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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…