MITCHELL, S.D.(WNAX)- Among those in the audience for the Farm Bill Forum at Dakotafest Wednesday was democratic Governor Candidate Jamie Smith. Smith says he heard about a lot of possibilities of partnerships with ag producers. Smith says connecting the farm bill with nutrition programs is an example of good politics. Smith, of Sioux Falls, is… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- U.S. Senator John Thune spent Thursday at the Brown County Fair in Aberdeen.  David Tukesbrey with HubCityRadio had an opportunity to talk to Senator Thune. Senator Thune address the rising cost being seen all across the country. Thune was asked how to address the issue of inflation. Thune feels some on the progressive… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite have nominal opposition in November, South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson is running hard, making lots of stops at fairs and fests and holding Farm Bill roundtable discussions. Johnson will be at the Brown County Fair Friday for a Farm Bill discussion.  It will take place at Ken’s Tent at 1:30pm. Johnson says… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds introduced legislation that would blacklist China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from investing in, purchasing or otherwise acquiring land or businesses involved in agriculture. He says it’s a growing concern. Rounds says the Chinese government is attempting to buy land near the Grand Forks North Dakota Airforce Base.… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(WNAX)- Congress passed and President Biden signed the seven hundred forty billion dollar “Inflation Reduction Act” this week. South Dakota Senator John Thune, along with all other republicans in Congress voted against the bill. He says he sees limited good in the bill. Thune says most analysts don’t see the bill providing much help… Read more »

Brookings County fire departments are seeking $2.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding from the Brookings County Commission. The request was officially made Tuesday by David Jacobsen on behalf of the Brookings County Firefighters Association. Bruce, Elkton, Sinai, Volga and White are all seeking new vehicles while Aurora is looking at a used truck.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Office fall 2022 internship program. Student interns will work with staff on various projects depending on interests and strengths. Additional duties include aiding the governor’s general counsel, constituent services, and communications team; conducting policy research; preparing policy briefings; and staffing events.… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(WNAX)- At an Ag forum at Dakotafest in Mitchell, Lynn Boadwine, who runs a large dairy operation in Minnehaha County said they were using manure digesters to produce natural gas. They currently have about twelve thousand cows in their operation. Department of Ag and Natural Resources Secretary Hunter Roberts says it’s a good option… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Ag Land Assessment Task Force of the South Dakota legislature held their first meeting of the interim Tuesday in Pierre. Task Force Chairman, Representative Kirk Chaffee (chay-fee) of Whitewood laid out some of their goals. There have been complaints, mostly from grassland owners, that the productivity model of property tax assessment has… Read more »