CPA Files Comments With USTR On Section 301 Investigation Of Vietnam

The Coalition for a Prosperous America has filed comments with the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office in support of their investigation…

South Dakota Congressman Sees GOP Picking Up Seats On The Ag Committee

Following the election earlier this month, Republicans are expected to pick up a few seats on most of the committees…

NACD Sends Letter Outlining Conservation Benefits To President-Elect

The National Association of Conservation Districts sent a letter to President-elect Joe Biden informing him of the importance of conservation…

Looking Toward the 2021 SD Legislative Session

Incoming legislators are now turning their attention to the 2021 session.

Higher Education Task Force Meets at USD

A group studying the state’s higher education system met at USD in Vermillion Thursday.

Senate Finance Chair Says EPA Leader Should Follow RFS Or Resign

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley told farm reporters Thursday that 2020 has been a tenuous year for renewable fuels. He says…

Early Out on Friday

The Yankton School District has been dismissing classes at noon on Fridays since early October.

Several Being Considered For Ag Positions In Biden Administration

President Elect Joe Biden has put together his Ag transition team for the USDA. Former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s senior…

Soybean Executive Concerned Midwest Losing Influence On Ag Committees

This week, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson who lost his re-election bid threw his support behind Representative David Scott…

European Union Imposing Tariffs On U.S. Goods Including Agriculture

The European Union says it will impose tariffs on up to four billion dollars worth of U.S. goods and services…