Articles tagged under: Kristi Noem
Foreign-Owned Ag Land Highlighted in SD State of the State Address
Published January 10, 2024
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem delivered her State of the State Address to begin the new legislative session. Noem emphasized the importance of small government and promoting freedom. That includes issues impacting farmers and ranchers. "Last year, I brought forward legislation…SD Hauling Restrictions Eased for Delayed Planting
Published May 25, 2022
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed an executive order Monday, easing restrictions on moving farm equipment during the delayed planting season. Over-width farm equipment, planters and applicators can move on highways two hours before sunrise and two hours after sunset.…Noem Signs Grain Regulation Bills Into Law
Published February 14, 2022
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed three grain regulation bills into law last week. Senate Bill 38 increases the maximum penalty for buying grain without a warehouse license from $20,000 to $50,000. It also becomes a felony if someone buys…Noem Gives State of the State Address
Published January 15, 2022
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem gave her state of the state address. According to Noem, South Dakota has exceptional revenue growth; stronger than expected in December. In the current fiscal year, the state is $116 million above ongoing legislative estimates.…Noem Outlines Budget Plan
Published December 8, 2021
Fiscal responsibility was an ongoing theme in South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s annual budget address. Noem said South Dakota has the strongest economy in America and said there will be no tax increases. "Remember, there isn't a dollar the government…Hay Hauling Hours Extended in South Dakota
Published December 1, 2021
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed an executive order on Wednesday extending the timeframe when hay haulers can move hay through February 2022. Oversize hay haulers with a permit can move from two hours before sunrise to two hours after…Governors Send E15 Letter to EPA
Published November 7, 2021
Seven governors from the Midwest are asking EPA Administrator Michael Regan to outline the next steps forward to allow E15 to be sold year-round. Earlier this year, a court overturned the 2019 EPA regulation allowing year-round E15 sales. Minnesota Governor…Noem: More Can Be Done for Marketplace Challenges
Published July 12, 2021
In opening remarks during the South Dakota Governor's Ag Summit, Governor Kristi Noem talked about beef industry consolidation. "Eighty-five percent of meat processing goes through four major packers and that's exactly the wrong direction we need to go." Noem welcomed…Drought Situation Worsens in South Dakota
Published July 12, 2021
The U.S. Drought Monitor shows an increase in the moderate to extreme drought conditions in South Dakota. Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden says most of South Dakota got rain in the last few days, but that rain has little impact. "There…