PFAS Collection And Exchange Initiative Concludes
(Pierre, SD) — A representative from the state agriculture and the South Dakota Soybean Checkoff says their PFAS Collection and Exchange Initiative has wrapped up. PFAS is a man-made “forever chemical” known to cause adverse health effects.
Rapid City Airport On Track for Record-Breaking Year
(Rapid City, SD) — It’s looking like a record-breaking year for Rapid City Airport. An airport official tells KELOLAND they’ve seen an uptick in visitor travel over the holiday season and they’re on track for another record-breaking
Brookings County Drops Plan To Charge $25 for Library Card
(Brookings, SD) — There will not be a 25-dollar fee for a public library card in Brookings County after all. The news comes after the Brookings County Commission voted to restore the library’s funding to 25-thousand dollars.
Six Individuals Appointed to NPB Board of Directors
DES MOINES, Iowa — The National Pork Board (NPB) welcomes five appointees to serve a three-year term ending in June 2028, and one appointee to serve a two-year term ending in June 2027. Congratulations to the following
City of Sioux Falls Ending Funding of Multi-Cultural Center on Dec. 31
(Sioux Falls, SD) — The Multi-Cultural Center in Sioux Falls is facing an uncertain future. The City of Sioux Falls notified LSS South Dakota on Friday it’s ending financial support for the center at the end of
Sioux Falls Daycare Worker Reaches Plea Deal in Abuse Case
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A Sioux Falls daycare worker charged with felony abuse has reached a plea deal. Mia Lopez was arrested in April after she was accused of pushing wood chips into a four-year-old’s mouth. It
A Mild Christmas Week for Many
For those dreaming of a white Christmas this week, chances are you are going to get the opposite instead. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joined us to talk about the abnormally warm and dry weather for
Farmers Say $12B Aid Package Falls Short Amid Trade Strain; USDA Signals No Additional Farm Aid Beyond $12B Package
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Many U.S. farmers say a newly announced $12 billion federal aid package will not be enough to offset mounting financial pressure caused by weak commodity prices, high input costs and lingering trade disruptions. The assistance,
‘Product of USA’ Meat Labeling Rule Takes Effect Jan. 1
A new USDA labeling rule takes effect Jan. 1, tightening standards for when meat, poultry and egg products may be identified as a product of the United States. Under the regulation, finalized in March 2024, companies may
Mexico Begins Dumping Investigation on U.S. Pork Imports
Mexico has launched an investigation into U.S. pork imports, alleging that unfair pricing and government subsidies may be harming Mexican producers and processors. Mexico’s Secretariat of Economy said it initiated antidumping and countervailing duty probes after domestic