More Testing, More COVID-19

South Dakota has seen a surge in positive COVID-19 cases in the last two weeks.

Nebraska Schools Facing New Covid-19 Challenges

With health restrictions going back into effect across Nebraska, schools will also have to adapt again.

COVID-19 Another Challenge for Rural Hospitals

Health care providers across the state are struggling to keep up with the demand for services brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

SD Sales Tax Rise Fueled by Federal Spending

The South Dakota Revenue Department reports that state sales taxes in September were up about eight percent over last year

NCBA Committee Offers Market Fix

After several months of work a National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Committee has offered a fix to the cattle market. Committee…

50 – 50 Outlook for Early Winter Months

While a La Nina is expected to impact weather across the northern plains this winter, the effects may take a while to build.

NGFA Pleased With CFTC’s Final Position Limits Rule

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has finalized its position limits rule for derivatives. The National Grains and Feed Association is…

USDA Approves South Dakota’s Industrial Hemp Plan

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved the Industrial Hemp Plan submitted by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture. The…

Past Minnesota Corn Growers President Says New Fertilizer Application Rule Working

A new law in Minnesota went into effect on September one restricting fall application of nitrogen fertilizer by farmers. The…

Nebraska Reimposing COVID Restrictions

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts will be reinstating health restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise across the state.