South Dakota Farm Group’s Top Issue Is Health Care And Medicaid Expansion

A priority for the South Dakota Farmers Union now that the election is over is the need for affordable health…

Cattle Group Opposing Any Reintroduction Of Mandatory Country Of Origin Labeling

The Agriculture Policy Analysis Center at the University of Tennessee has released new report that urges the return of mandatory…

South Dakota Corn Growers Association Members Working On Resolutions

South Dakota Corn Growers Association members will be holding their resolution meeting in December in Sioux Falls. Legislative and Marketing…

SD Voters Approve Marijuana Related Ballot Issues

South Dakota voters approved two marijuana related issues this week

SD Congressman Dusty Johnson Wins Second Term

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson won reelection to his second term in the US House this week by a wide margin over token opposition.

Representative Jean Hunhoff Moving to the Senate

Long time legislator and current Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton will be moving back to the state Senate in January.

Farmers Union Disappointed The U.S. Withdraws From The Paris Climate Accord

This week just ahead of Tuesday’s election the Trump administration withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. That came…

Minnesota Biofuels Coalition Working On LCFS Policy

The Minnesota Biofuels Council earlier this week released its consensus report on the steps needed to grow the state’s biofuels…

Commerce Department Places Duties On Vietnam Due To Currency Manipulation

The U.S. Commerce Department has announced preliminary countervailing duties on Vietnam in response to that country’s currency manipulation practices. Coalition…

Farm Bureau President Says Election Results Positive For Ag And Iowa Farm Bureau

The results from Tuesday’s election shows quite a bit of support in Iowa for agriculture and for the policy of…