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SD Governor Kristi Noem Leads off Republican National Convention

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem was the kick off speaker during the Republican National Convention Wednesday night.

NCBA Official Says U.S. Meat Exports To China Flowing Freely

Top meat importer China has suspended imports from some foreign meat packing plants where workers have become infected with coronavirus.…

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer Pushing the EPA on RFS Waivers

Farm state representatives continue to battle the Environmental Protection Agency over waivers given to oil refiners under the renewable fuel standard.

ISU Ag Law Center Helping Producers With Pandemic Aid Legal Issues

Earlier this week Iowa State University Extension hosted a webinar to help producers with economic issues brought on by the…

Tracking the Upward Trend of Covid-19 Infections

While varying from day to day, the longer-term trend for coronavirus infections in South Dakota is rising.

Ag Secretary Sees Progress With China Trade And CFAP Two Program

U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says the China Phase One trade deal and CFAP Two are both moving forward. He…

Local Governments Asking for More Budget Time

Local governments across the state are pushing to finish up their budgets by next month.

NBB Launches RFS Support Advertising Campaign

The National Biodiesel Board has launched a radio advertising campaign in six states including Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota urging President…

A Dozen Ag Groups Want Fix To Farmers To Families Food Box Program

A dozen agriculture groups led by the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association have written to Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue requesting that U.S.…

OCM Releases Report On Regulatory Capture

The Organization for Competitive Markets has released a 25 page study that shows regulatory agencies aren’t protecting farmers and ranchers…

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – With the colder weather and more time indoors, families are sharing their love…

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PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota must spend $106 million in remaining pandemic relief by the…

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