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Property Taxes Dominate Early Conversations as South Dakota Legislature Convenes

Published January 14, 2026

The South Dakota Legislative sessions are underway. South Dakota Farm Bureau Executive Director Krystil Smit says property taxes have been the big talking point in the weeks leading up to the sessions. "The big talk in South Dakota is definitely…

A Deep Dive into Taxes

Published July 26, 2024

The South Dakota Farm Bureau's meetings this past week were for anyone who wanted to learn more about what is in their tax bill. “As an organization, we hear a lot about people talking about taxes, whether it’s property taxes…

A National Perspective Needed to Address Cattle Market Concerns

Published January 13, 2021

Due to the pandemic, a light shines on the entire food supply chain. South Dakota Farm Bureau Executive Director Krystil Smit says the cattle trade has been very sensitive to the gyrations in the market this past year. Smit says…

SDFB Offering COVID-19 Resources

Published April 27, 2020

Right now, farmers and ranchers navigating uncharted territory with COVID-19. That’s why agricultural organizations, like the South Dakota Farm Bureau, have created a new set of resources. Executive Director Krystil Smit says a coronavirus page and new video series is…

SDFB Focused on the 2020 Legislative Session

Published January 22, 2020

The South Dakota legislative session is underway. While South Dakota Farm Bureau members and staff are in Austin for the national convention, Executive Director Krystil Smit says the focus is still back home. The first week of session was full…

Hemp and Livestock Development Issues Top Discussions at SDFB Convention

Published November 25, 2019

Policy priorities, agriculture technology and more were highlighted as South Dakota Farm Bureau members gathered in Sioux Falls Friday and Saturday. This year’s convention theme was Leadership, Precision, Performance, featuring a technology fair for the first time. SDFB Executive Director…

Local Farm Leaders React to Trump Address

Published January 15, 2019

Having the attention of the president for two straight years is a huge accomplishment. That thought comes from South Dakota Farm Bureau executive director Krystal Smit. "I think it is incredibly exciting that we as an organization brought enough attention…

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Property Taxes Dominate Early Conversations as South Dakota Legislature Convenes

A Deep Dive into Taxes

A National Perspective Needed to Address Cattle Market Concerns

SDFB Offering COVID-19 Resources

SDFB Focused on the 2020 Legislative Session

Hemp and Livestock Development Issues Top Discussions at SDFB Convention

Local Farm Leaders React to Trump Address

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