SD Health Department Trying to Get Ahead of the Next COVID-19 Surge

With positive COVID-19 cases soaring and hospital beds filling up, the South Dakota Department of Health is trying to plan ahead.

South Dakota FFA Members Named As National FFA Finalists

A pair of South Dakota FFAers have been named finalists for the National FFA Convention this year. Cole Schock of…

CARES Act Funding Issues May Roll Over to the 2021 SD Legislature

While the South Dakota legislature authorized spending almost six hundred million dollars in federal CARES Act funding during their one-day special session, some of the same issues may spill over into the 2021 regular session.

Significant Corn Rootworm Damage Seen In Southwest Minnesota

This year has been a tough one for southwest Minnesota farmers dealing with corn rootworms. University of Minnesota Extension Integrated…

USDA Rural Development Announces South Dakota Broadband Grants

USDA Rural Development officials announced over $7 million in ReConnect Broadband grants for South Dakota on Wednesday. Rural Development’s Rural…

South Dakota Winter Wheat Planting Close To Wrapping Up

South Dakota farmers are close to wrapping up their winter wheat planting. The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported on Monday…

Senators Not Taking Payroll Tax Cut Talk Seriously

As part of an economic stimulus plan, President Trump signed an executive order suspending collection of the payroll tax, which funds Social Security and Medicare.

South Dakota Coronavirus Cases Surge Again

The surge in coronavirus cases in South Dakota continues with eight hundred seventy-six new positives being reported Wednesday.

Lingering Pandemic Contributes to Stress

The lingering pandemic is contributing to ongoing stress for a lot of people.

Nebraska Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Enrollment Deadline Approaching

The November 1 deadline for beginning producers in Nebraska to apply for the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit is fast approaching.…