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Cattle Groups Welcome CFAP 2 Assistance But Say More Help Is Needed

Enrollment for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Two payments began Monday at County Farm Service Agency offices and runs through…

Nebraska Corn Executive Pleased With EPA’s Interim Approval Of Atrazine

The Environmental Protection Agency has issued an interim decision allowing re-registration for the usage of Atrazine. The chemical has been…

Watching the Federal Deficit Grow

The Congressional Budget Office is reporting that the federal government will spend over six trillion dollars in the fiscal year that ends September 30th.

SD Legislators Hear From Local Governments

The Joint Local Government Committee of the South Dakota legislature heard from local governments and businesses about the need for financial help due to the pandemic.

Mount Marty University Dedicates New Fieldhouse

Mount Marty University in Yankton dedicated the Ruth Donohoe First Dakota Fieldhouse on Friday.

One Dead in Clay County Crash

One man died early Sunday morning in a one-vehicle crash north of Vermillion.

USDA Deputy Secretary Returning To CEO Job With American Soybean Association

Former American Soybean Association CEO Steven Censky is returning to his former job with that group in November. He’ll be…

IRFA Executive Says Plan To Fund Oil Refiners Denied SRE Exemptions Senseless

The Trump administration is considering possibly giving at least $300 million in cash aid to U.S. oil refiners who were…

Minnesota Farm Bureau Pleased With USDA Rolling Out CFAP 2

The USDA has announced that the second round of COVID 19 pandemic relief payments or CFAP 2 begins with enrollment…

America’s Dairy Competitors Sign Geographic Indicator Deal

Geographic indicators have been a trade barrier the European Union has used to keep out U.S. dairy products and take…

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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…