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Congress Struggling to Find Pandemic Response

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says Congress is still struggling to find a good response to the ongoing pandemic.

Above Average Missouri River Runoff

Weather conditions across the upper Missouri River basin changed rapidly this year, from very wet early on to spreading drought into the fall.

Nebraska Backtracking on Social Restrictions

Restrictions on public gatherings and crowds at sporting events have been reimposed in Nebraska as COVID-19 numbers rise again.

Support Growing For Cattle Market Transparency Legislation

15 state cattle groups have joined the Nebraska Cattlemen Association in backing Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer’s Cattle Market Transparency legislation.…

Ag Groups Challenge Legislation Introduced That Would Rewrite Pesticide Rules

More than 300 agricultural groups are raising concerns about legislation introduced in both the House and Senate to tighten regulations…

RFA Says Oil State Senators Request To Freeze RFS For 2021 Is Ridiculous

Senators from 15 oil producing states have written to the EPA Administrator asking him to freeze the Renewable Fuel Standard…

ISU Nematologist Says Farmers Need To Do Soil Testing For SCN

A large amount of soybean acres in the Northern Plains this year are infested with soybean cyst nematode., also known…

Center For Rural Affairs Encouraging Producers To Enroll In CSP

The Center for Rural Affairs is reminding Nebraska producers they have until November 20 to apply for the Conservation Stewardship…

Minnesota Governor Announces COVID Relief Aid For Agriculture

This week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced a $7.7 million plan to support farmers impacted by the COVID 19 pandemic.…

ISA President Says It Would Help Growers To Get A Trade Deal With The United Kingdom

It’s not looking positive for a trade deal between the European Union and United Kingdom. Should there not be an…

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GOVERNOR APPOINTS JUDGE TO STATE SUPREME COURT

PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has appointed Seventh Circuit Presiding Judge Robert Gusinsky to serve…

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PIERRE, S.D. – Three proposed constitutional amendments have been approved for circulation in South Dakota, clearing the way for supporters to…

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LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says ICE detainees could arrive at the former Work Ethic Camp in McCook…

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BIG STOEN CITY, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – This small city in northeastern South Dakota already…