Cause Unknown For Elk Point House Fire
(Elk Point, SD) — Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire that burned down a house in Union County. The fire happened early Sunday morning in Elk Town, which is located between the Nebraska
Gas Prices
Gas Buddy dot Com says the average price of a gallon of gas fell nearly three cents per gallon in the past week. It’s now $3.19. That’s 8 cents lower than a month ago, and 22 cents
New Year Farm Bill Funding Boost Not a Given
Increased funding for a farm bill next year is not a given, nor could it be counted on to boost political support for a five-year farm and nutrition bill. A streamlined budget process known as “reconciliation” allows
BLM Director Grilled by Senate Republicans
Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning testified at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources hearing. She was pressed by Republicans on the committee on topics like renewable energy, conservation, and mining. The committee Republicans accused Stone-Manning
U.S. Sales of 4-Wheel-Drive Tractors Increase Slightly in May 2024
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (June 14, 2024) – U.S. sales of 4-Wheel-Drive tractors increased 9.4% in May compared to 2023, according to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). This increase follows April 2024’s uptick of 24% compared to the
Good News and Bad News for South American Corn and Soybeans
South America’s harvest results are a mixed bag this year. Dr. Michael Cordonnier, an agronomist at Soybean and Corn Advisor, says Brazil’s second corn crop turned out well. He says, “Conab came out yesterday, and they increased