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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…

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…

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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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…

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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…

Articles tagged under: South Dakota Legislature

State Tax Issues to be Reviewed in Pierre

South Dakota Passes Landowner Bill of Rights

Foreign-Owned Farmland Bill Advances

No Frivolous Claims

A Quiet Legislative Session

Foreign Farmland Ownership Bill Advances in Pierre

Closing a Foreign Land Ownership Loophole

A Quiet Start

SD Grain Buyer Bill Tabled

Unintended Consequences with SD Livestock ID Bill

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