Articles tagged under: Kristi Noem
CDC Releases Final Report for Smithfield in Sioux Falls
Published April 23, 2020
A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the Smithfield Foods processing plant in Sioux Falls has been released. Following visits to the plant on April 16 and 17, the CDC is recommending Smithfield implement further hygiene…Noem Signs Executive Order for SD Pork Producers
Published April 20, 2020
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed an executive order to help the state’s pork producers during the coronavirus. "With packing plants shutting down across the country and in our region, farmer's options are very limited. The executive order will give…Officials are Taking Steps to Safely Reopen SD Plant
Published April 15, 2020
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says he is working with South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and Smithfield Foods to reopen the Sioux Falls pork plant. Noem says employee health and keeping families fed are a priority. "We do have increased cases,…Noem Signs Bill to Legalize Hemp in SD
Published March 30, 2020
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed a bill to legalize the growth, production and transportation of hemp in the state. The state agriculture department will now need to approve state rules for the hemp program. Noem also said due to…Noem Watching Hemp Bill Movement
Published February 6, 2020
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem responded to the movement of hemp legislation on Thursday. "I'm hopeful we'll get to a point where there's a bill that responsibly address the hemp program and I'll considering signing it." If the bill continues…Noem Sets Guidelines to Legalize Hemp in SD
Published January 9, 2020
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is proposing an outline to legalize hemp production in South Dakota. Noem said things have changed since she vetoed a bill to legalize hemp last year. "Federal guidelines are in place, a South Dakota tribe…Industrial Hemp Remains Illegal in South Dakota
Published November 5, 2019
Despite USDA’s release of regulatory guidelines for industrial hemp, the crop will not be grown legally in South Dakota. Governor Kristi Noem issued a statement, saying she remains opposed to industrial hemp because of the impact on public safety and…Noem Announces Leadership Changes
Published October 2, 2019
Joshua Shields has been named the chief of staff for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem. Shields has been the chief of policy and communications for the Governor's Office since January. Beth Hollatz was named deputy chief of staff has been…Walz, Noem Offer Input to Administration on Small Refinery Waivers
Published September 4, 2019
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem have sent a joint-letter to President Donald Trump, offering input on ethanol and the small refinery waivers. Trump has said he will soon release a package of ethanol initiatives to…