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Articles tagged under: South Dakota Legislature

CAFO Fee Increase Legislation Advances

Published January 22, 2026

The South Dakota Senate has overwhelmingly voted to increase fees on large-scale livestock operations. Concentrated animal feeding operations would see the fees increase on a per-head basis. As an example, the amount for a mature dairy cow moves from just…
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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…
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Wilkinson Makes Bid for State Senate

Published November 5, 2025

A past president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is making a run for the South Dakota Legislature. Todd Wilkinson, who led NCBA in 2023-2024, is seeking a State Senate seat. The Desmet rancher is also an attorney
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Farming Accident Claims Life of SD Lawmaker

Published August 28, 2025

South Dakota State Representative Richard Vasgaard, 75, died in a farm accident on Wednesday. The Centerville, South Dakota farmer was serving his second, non-contiguous term in Pierre. Vasgaard was also a past member of the South Dakota Farm Bureau board.
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SD Legislative Session Ends with Property Tax Cap

Published March 17, 2025

South Dakota lawmakers focused heavily on property tax reform this session, ultimately passing Governor Larry Rhoden’s bill to cap growth at 3 percent for counties and schools starting in 2027. "All legislators started the session saying that we had to…
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State Tax Issues to be Reviewed in Pierre

Published December 12, 2024

The 2025 South Dakota legislative session begins on January 14. State policy issues were part of the discussion at the South Dakota Cattlemen's Association convention. "Taxation is an issue when it comes to sales tax laws and property tax laws…
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South Dakota Passes Landowner Bill of Rights

Published March 7, 2024

South Dakota lawmakers passed three bills intended to strengthen landowner protections while maintaining a path forward for pipeline projects. The bills passed both the state's House of Representative and Senate and now move to Governor Kristi Noem who issued a…
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Foreign-Owned Farmland Bill Advances

Published February 23, 2024

The South Dakota Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee gave a ‘do pass’ recommendation for legislation placing restrictions on foreign ownership of agricultural land. Agriculture Secretary Hunter Roberts testified in favor of the bill. "South Dakota has seen nearly a 320…
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No Frivolous Claims

Published March 17, 2023

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed into law HB 1090, which would protect state farms from claims that can delay development and increase costs for producers. Noem said this bill creates more certainty for the future. "One out of every…
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A Quiet Legislative Session

Published March 17, 2023

The South Dakota Legislature is on break until March 27 when it will return for one day to consider any bills vetoed by Governor Noem. South Dakota Soybean Association President Kevin Deinert says it was a quiet session for agriculture.…
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