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Trade Deals Needed

Published August 22, 2025

The tariff strategy has dominated trade policy during the second Trump Administration. At Dakotafest, South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds said work is also being done to bring foreign buyers to the table. "We are certain that we've got to have new…

MAHA Among the Issues Discussed During Dakotafest Forum

Published August 22, 2025

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins was scheduled to participate in a Dakotafest forum, but weather in Texas prevented her from making that trip. The entire South Dakota congressional delegation was on that stage with numerous topics discussed, ranging from trade to…

Rollins Coming to Dakotafest

Published August 18, 2025

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is scheduled to be at this week’s Dakotafest in Mitchell, South Dakota. Rollins will participate in a policy forum with the South Dakota congressional delegation on Wednesday.

Farm Show Entrepreneur Passes

Published July 14, 2025

Funeral services will be held Tuesday in Lake Crystal for Marlyn Buss. Buss, 88, revitalized Farmfest in 1982. The show was held in Lake Crystal from 1982-1989; in Austin from 1990-1994 and in Morgan starting in 1995. Buss also started…

Ag Trade Deficit

Published August 22, 2024

During the Congressional session at Dakotafest, Senator John Thune spoke about the trade deficit. “We run trade deficits in this country but never in agriculture,” said Thune. “Last year we ran about a $17 billion ag trade deficit.” Johnson also…

Welcome Moisture

Published August 21, 2024

Dakotafest got started two hours late on Tuesday due to a large rain system that moved through the area. Many farmers at the show were glad to see the rain. “There were definitely some areas that really needed it,” said…

Dakotafest in Mitchell, SD This Week

Published August 18, 2024

Dakotafest begins its three-day run Tuesday in Mitchell, South Dakota. "At noon on Tuesday, there is a new session called 'Young Producer Programs and Financing Opportunities' and it will have panelists from USDA explaining the programs available from FSA and…

The Battle Will be in the Conference Committee

Published August 17, 2023

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds expects a farm bill extension until the end of the year. While on the Dakotafest stage, Rounds said it may be difficult to find consensus. "The challenge is going to be between the House and…

A Value-Added Outlet

Published August 15, 2023

South Dakota’s livestock sector has boomed in the last ten years with the addition of soybean crush and corn processing plants in the state. South Dakota Soybean Association Executive Director Jerry Schmitz says the livestock industry has a strong partner…

Dakotafest Begins Tomorrow

Published August 14, 2023

Dakotafest Marketing Director Niki Jones says this year’s show is full of new and returning exhibits. “We have 450 exhibitors this year bringing their newest innovations, with a ton of inventory so the show is going to be super full.”…

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Trade Deals Needed

MAHA Among the Issues Discussed During Dakotafest Forum

Rollins Coming to Dakotafest

Farm Show Entrepreneur Passes

Ag Trade Deficit

Welcome Moisture

Dakotafest in Mitchell, SD This Week

The Battle Will be in the Conference Committee

A Value-Added Outlet

Dakotafest Begins Tomorrow

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