House Farm Bill Cuts Pesticide Regulatory Duplication
Pesticide applicators would not have to get additional permits under one of the few farm bill amendments the House Ag committee recently approved. The amendment approved by voice vote would reverse 2009 and 2021 court decisions and
U.S. Ag Trade Deficit Widens
The U.S. agricultural trade deficit is projected to increase again to $32 billion in fiscal year 2024, a $1.5 billion increase from the February projection. Those numbers come from the USDA Economic Research Service’s quarterly May 2024
North Dakota Supreme Court Rules Summit Can Enter Private Property Legally
LINCOLN, Neb. (DTN) — The North Dakota Supreme Court on Thursday ruled Summit Carbon Solutions has the right to enter private lands to conduct surveys and examinations in preparation for the construction of a segment of a
Extreme Heat Heading to the Southwest and Central U.S.
A heat dome led to record-high temperatures and expanding drought conditions in Mexico and is now forecast to expand northward. AccuWeather says the dome will bring higher temperatures to parts of the Southwestern and Central United States
Funds for Restoring Wetlands on Agricultural Land
The USDA will invest up to $50 million in fiscal year 2024 through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP) to support conservation partners with local projects. Those projects should help protect, restore, and enhance critical wetlands on
USDA Announces $824 Million in New Funding to Protect Livestock Health; Launches Voluntary H5N1 Dairy Herd Status Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, May 30, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced it is taking several additional actions to ensure the health and viability of the nation’s livestock and poultry. In the two months since the initial detection of
Absentee Voting Numbers Low In Minnehaha County
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Minnehaha County officials are revealing absentee voting numbers are lower than expected. This comes ahead of South Dakota’s primary election on Tuesday. As of yesterday, Minnehaha County has only received two-thousand absentee ballots
Land O’Lakes Massive Mac And Cheese Donation
(Sioux Falls, SD) — More than 40-thousand pounds of mac and cheese is going to feed to hungry South Dakota families. The generous donation comes from Land O’Lakes to help Feeding South Dakota. The hunger relief organization
Health Leader Roundtable On Cancer Initiatives
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds is helping with efforts on a personal cause. He hosted a roundtable yesterday to discuss the healthcare research being done in the state specifically for cancer treatment. Other South
SD Senators Gives Response To Trump Conviction
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds is weighing in after yesterday’s conviction of former President Donald Trump. Despite receiving 34 felony counts, Rounds believes the verdict will actually help Trump’s bid for the White House