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Finding a Fix for Ag Trade

The democratic candidate for the US Senate from South Dakota says the quickest way to help improve ag income is through better trade deals.

Support Growing For Cattle Market Transparency Legislation

15 state cattle groups have joined the Nebraska Cattlemen Association in backing Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer’s Cattle Market Transparency legislation.…

Ag Groups Challenge Legislation Introduced That Would Rewrite Pesticide Rules

More than 300 agricultural groups are raising concerns about legislation introduced in both the House and Senate to tighten regulations…

RFA Says Oil State Senators Request To Freeze RFS For 2021 Is Ridiculous

Senators from 15 oil producing states have written to the EPA Administrator asking him to freeze the Renewable Fuel Standard…

ISU Nematologist Says Farmers Need To Do Soil Testing For SCN

A large amount of soybean acres in the Northern Plains this year are infested with soybean cyst nematode., also known…

One Dead in Brule County Crash

An 84-year-old man died Thursday morning in a one-vehicle crash west of Kimball.

Center For Rural Affairs Encouraging Producers To Enroll In CSP

The Center for Rural Affairs is reminding Nebraska producers they have until November 20 to apply for the Conservation Stewardship…

Soil Moisture Deficit Growing

While recent rain and snow across the region brings some short-term drought relief, more will be needed to recharge depleted soil moisture.

SD Rail Sales Progressing

The South Dakota State Railroad Board is working through the details of agreements to sell two segments of state-owned rail lines.

Minnesota Governor Announces COVID Relief Aid For Agriculture

This week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced a $7.7 million plan to support farmers impacted by the COVID 19 pandemic.…

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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…

3 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…

3 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…

4 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…

4 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…