September 30 2020 The Deadline For 2021 Fall Planted Crop Insurance Sign Up

The USDA Risk Management Agency reminds producers that the deadline to sign up for crop insurance for fall planted crops…

More Legislators Calling for a Special Session

The State of South Dakota got over one point two billion dollars from the federal government for Covid-19 related expenses.

Sounding a Warning over Expanding Debt

As Members of Congress debate again the next round of possible economic stimulus, South Dakota Senator John Thune warned of the rapid rise of debt related to deficit spending

Ethanol Coalition Pleased To Hear President Will Direct EPA To Deny Gap Waivers

A coalition made up of the Renewable Fuels Association, the American Coalition for Ethanol, the National Farmers Union and National…

NRCS Invests In Flood Plains Easements In South Dakota

The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has funding for 11 states including South Dakota for those who want to sell…

USCA Outlines Tainted Mexican Meat Import Concerns To FSIS

The United States Cattlemen’s Association is outlining concerns about Mexican meat let into the U.S. 54 people from Mexico were…

Debating the Next Stimulus Plan

Members of the US House will return to Washington next week and pick up debate on the next economic stimulus plan.

Keeping Schools Open During a Pandemic

Staying open during a pandemic is a big challenge for all school districts.

Northern Plains States Require Diversified Energy Resources

According to E&E Energy News, at least thirteen coal fired electric generating plants across the country will be closed over the next few years, with more to join the list

Trade Deal With The United Kingdom Possible By End Of 2020

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley says there could possibly be a trade deal between the U.S. and the United…