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Reserves of critical minerals driving mining interest in SD

Reserves of critical minerals driving mining interest in SD

This article was originally published by our Rural News Network partner, South Dakota News Watch. RAPID CITY, S.D. – As worldwide demand for rare earth elements and other similar minerals rises – as do tensions among the United States, China and now Greenland – South Dakota is experiencing its own debate over

Ag producers in worst 3-month cost-price gap since 2015, new USDA data shows

Ag producers in worst 3-month cost-price gap since 2015, new USDA data shows

This article was originally published by our Rural News Network partner, Investigate Midwest. by Lauren Cross, Investigate Midwest January 30, 2026 Late 2025 marked the most severe three-month stretch in more than a decade for the gap between what agriculture producers pay to operate and what they receive in return,

Midwest and Southwest states see major increase in temporary H-2A workers, despite slow growth in program

Midwest and Southwest states see major increase in temporary H-2A workers, despite slow growth in program

This article was originally published by our Rural News Network partner, Investigate Midwest. by John McCracken, Investigate Midwest Every state in the country has seen an increase in temporary agricultural visa workers since 2018. These workers enter the country on H-2A visas, which allow companies and farms to hire seasonal