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NAWG Pleased CFAP 2 Included Aid For All Classes Of Wheat

Wheat growers are hailing USDA’s CFAP two program which had enrollment getting underway on Monday. National Association of Wheat Grower’s…

South Dakota Ag Groups To Monitor Special Legislative Session In October

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has called state lawmakers into a special session for Monday October Fifth. The purpose is…

Nebraska Farm Bureau Cattle Markets Task Force Releases Report

The Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Cattle Markets Task Force released its findings and policy recommendations this week following several meetings and…

Coronavirus & Influenza Crossover Season

The start of fall is also the start of crossover concern season for coronavirus and influenza.

Winters are Getting Warmer

It may be hard to believe, but winters in the northern plains have been getting warmer

Death Reported in Connection to a Codington County Crash

A 67-year-old male has died of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Monday, Aug. 31, north of Watertown.

House Ag Committee Ranking Member Says Democrats Left CCC Funding Out Of CR

Congress must pass a continuing resolution to keep the government operating before the current budget runs out September 30. House…

NFU Priorities Fixes Needed For Packer Concentration And Pandemic Relief

Farmers Union members across the country held their Fly In last week on a virtual basis because of the pandemic.…

NPPC Holds VIrtual Legislative Conference

A COVID-relief package with assistance for hog farmers and foreign animal disease prevention topped the list of critical issues at…

South Dakota Grasslands Coalition Holding Low Stress Livestock Handling Workshops

The South Dakota Grasslands Coalition is hosting several low stress livestock handling workshops this week across the state. The first…

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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…

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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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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…

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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…