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Noem Gives State of the State Address

Published January 15, 2022

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem gave her state of the state address. According to Noem, South Dakota has exceptional revenue growth; stronger than expected in December. In the current fiscal year, the state is $116 million above ongoing legislative estimates.…

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SD Yields Decline

Published January 13, 2022

South Dakota’s corn crop averaged 135 bushels per acre this past year, down 27 bushels from last year. Soybeans were estimated at 40 bushels per acre, down six bushels from 2020. Oil sunflower yields were at 1,600 pounds; non-oil sunflowers…

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A Government – Market Intervention

Published January 4, 2022

Market competition isn’t a new issue for agriculture, but U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Vice President and South Dakota rancher Justin Tupper says the COVID-19 pandemic brought market competition issues to light again. "People have called to tell me they don't want…

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SD Farmers Union Adopts Three Special Orders at Convention

Published December 20, 2021

There were three special orders of business adopted during the South Dakota Farmers Union annual meeting. These include addressing the cattle and beef industry crisis, Medicaid expansion and a resolution for a co-op bylaw change. "Co-ops need to make sure…

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‘Not Ready for Prime Time’

Published December 20, 2021

That's how South Dakota Senator John Thune describes the Build Back Better Act. The Congressional Budget Office scored the cost of the proposal this past week. "It's a $5 trillion bill and it wasn't ready for prime time." Thune said…

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Noem Outlines Budget Plan

Published December 8, 2021

Fiscal responsibility was an ongoing theme in South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s annual budget address. Noem said South Dakota has the strongest economy in America and said there will be no tax increases. "Remember, there isn't a dollar the government…

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USDA Invests in Climate Needs

Published December 5, 2021

With funds from the bipartisan infrastructure law, the USDA is making an investment of $633 million to reduce climate change impacts in rural communities. Five programs will get funding. There’s more than $3 million in grants given in the Higher…

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Hay Hauling Hours Extended in South Dakota

Published December 1, 2021

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed an executive order on Wednesday extending the timeframe when hay haulers can move hay through February 2022. Oversize hay haulers with a permit can move from two hours before sunrise to two hours after…

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Infrastructure Bill Gets Signed, Attention Shifts to Build Back Better

Published November 22, 2021

American Soybean Association President Kevin Scott attended the signing of the infrastructure bill in Washington D.C. "ASA is very much in favor of this bipartisan infrastructure package," says Scott. "It was fun to be back in-person to meet with the…

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A Corn Harvest Snapshot

Published November 10, 2021

Corn harvest is nearing completion in the Northern Plains. It’s been a quick harvest for Mahnomen, Minnesota farmer Blair Hoseth. Corn harvest wrapped up in mid-October, leaving plenty of time to get fall fieldwork done. "We ended up going in…

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