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Farm Bureau Wetlands Specialist Advises Producers To Apply For Riparian Tax Break

The South Dakota Department of Revenue reminds landowners that applications for the riparian buffer strip property tax incentive must be…

Grading the President on the Pandemic

At recent rallies, President Trump gave himself an “A plus” grade for how he handled the COVID-19 outbreak.

SD Democratic Senate Candidate Dan Ahlers Trying to Connect with Voters

The democratic candidate for the US Senate in South Dakota says he is trying to talk to voters, but the pandemic is making it difficult.

Nebraska Farm Bureau Pleased With Introduction Of HAULS Act Legislation

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer has introduced the Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety or HAULS Act legislation. Nebraska Farm Bureau’s…

CFRA Backs Strengthening Local Processing Act Legislation

Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry is co-sponsoring the Strengthening Local Processing Act Legislation that’s been introduced this week. The Center for…

OCM Says Farm And Food System Needs Reform

National Farmers Union President Rob Larew told a House committee this week pandemic related disruptions have exposed underlying weaknesses in…

SD Legislators to Consider Hundreds of Millions of Dollars to Help Small Businesses

Lawmakers will meet in a special session in Pierre on Monday to consider how best to spend federal CARES Act funding. One proposal would allocate four hundred million dollars to help small businesses.

COVID-19 Cases Surge in South Dakota

The South Dakota Health Department reported seven hundred forty-seven new positive cases of COVID-19 yesterday, a one-day record high

Minnesota Corn Grower’s President Meets With EPA Administrator

Minnesota Corn Grower’s Association President Les Anderson met this week with EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler at a farm in Northern…

Xtend Flex Approved For Commercial Use

XtendFlex soybeans received approval this week from the European Commission for food, feed, import and processing. Channel technical agronomist Derek…

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4 days ago in Local

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…

4 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…

4 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…

5 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…

5 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…