Dealing with Pandemic Financials

While state sales tax revenues in South Dakota have been above budget estimates so far this year, the pandemic will cause future changes.

Nebraska Farmers Union To Hold Virtual State Convention On Friday

Nebraska Farmers Union members will be holding their state convention virtually on Friday. President John Hansen says they’re combining what…

Yankton Health Board Recommends Mask Mandate

The Yankton Health Board is making a recommendation to the city commission to extend a mask mandate.

South Dakota Industrial Hemp Group To Meet With Legislative Committee

South Dakota Industrial Hemp Association leaders will be meeting with the State Legislature’s Rules Review Committee at their meeting Monday…

Iowa Soybean President Hopes China Follows Through On Ag Purchases

China’s purchases of U.S. farm commodities still lags behind targets set in the Phase One Trade Agreement. China’s year to…

ICON Proposes Change To Nebraska’s Brand Law

The Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska have submitted a proposal to a state legislative committee to reform the State’s Livestock Brand…

Representative Caleb Finck Named Chairman of the House Transportation Committee

As preparations continue for the 2021 session of the South Dakota legislature, committee slots are being filled.

Focused on the Last Semester

South Dakota State University senior Hattie Seten says she wants to enjoy her last semester before going to Oxford University in England next fall.

Representative Marty Overweg Named Chairman of the House Ag & Natural Resources Committee

State Representative Marty Overweg of New Hollard will be Chairman of the House Ag & Natural Resources Committee in the 2021 legislative session.

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Resists White House Call for Face Masks

The White House Coronavirus task force has urged, for several months, the State of Nebraska to adopt a statewide face mask mandate to slow the spread of the infection.