Articles tagged under: South Dakota Legislature
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…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…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.…Foreign Farmland Ownership Bill Advances in Pierre
Published February 15, 2023
The South Dakota Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee unanimously gave its support to a proposal to restrict foreign ownership of farmland. "We know farmers and ranchers in South Dakota don't want the Chinese Communist Party as our neighbors," said…Closing a Foreign Land Ownership Loophole
Published February 9, 2023
South Dakota has had a ban on foreign ownership of farmland for years. State Representative Will Mortenson is carrying a bill that would close one loophole to that law. "A South Dakota LLC, a South Dakota partnership or a South…A Quiet Start
Published January 20, 2023
South Dakota Soybean Growers Association President Kevin Deinert says the early days of the legislative session have been quiet. "There's a lot of bills and legislation still being formulated," said Deinert. "There are a few things like landowner rights we…SD Grain Buyer Bill Tabled
Published January 18, 2023
A bill was introduced in the South Dakota Legislature that would require grain buyers to report any alleged financial wrongdoing. After numerous discussions with the grain industry, Public Utilities Commission Commissioner Chris Nelson said they want the regulatory agency to…Unintended Consequences with SD Livestock ID Bill
Published March 30, 2022
The South Dakota Legislature passed a bill to protect a producers’ right to choose a method of official livestock identification. South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Taya Runyan says this action complicates future rulings on a federal level. "The bill…Governor Noem Signs Handful of Hemp and Cannabis Bills Into Law
Published March 30, 2022
Governor Kristi Noem signed six medical cannabis and hemp bills into law. South Dakota Farmers Union Lobbyist Mitch Richter says historically, South Dakota has signed medical marijuana into law. This legislative session saw a lot of hemp and cannabis bills…