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Drought Pressures Eastern South Dakota Crops

Published August 14, 2026

Drought continues to take a toll on crops in eastern South Dakota. Chester area farmer Keith Alverson says conditions deteriorated through late July and early August as D2 drought expanded across the region. “We get an occasional shower that passes…

Energy Department Moves to Cancel Transmission Corridor

Published August 13, 2026

The U.S. Department of Energy is moving to cancel a proposed electric transmission corridor that would run primarily through South Dakota and portions of North Dakota and Nebraska. Deputy Undersecretary Mike Kopp announced the proposed cancellation of three National Interest…

SD Winter Wheat Harvest Approaches 20 Percent

Published July 14, 2026

Nearly 20 percent of the winter wheat in South Dakota has been harvested. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, 48 percent of the state’s spring wheat is rated good to excellent. That’s down two percent from last week. Sixty-four…

Rhoden Champions Value-Added Agriculture

Published June 28, 2026

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden says value-added agriculture remains a priority for strengthening the state's economy. Speaking at the Governor's Ag Summit in Pierre, Rhoden pointed to recent investments in food processing and biofuels that create additional demand for agricultural…

An Opportunity to Sell More Ethanol

Published June 9, 2026

South Dakota Ag Secretary Hunter Roberts says passing nationwide year-round E15 access is long overdue. Roberts believes lower commodity prices actually create an opening to grow ethanol's market share. "It's a bad news thing that commodity prices are lower, but…

Midwest Ag Leaders Align on Trade

Published June 9, 2026

The agriculture commissioners and secretaries from North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota shared the stage at the Midwest Ag Summit in West Fargo, finding more common ground than differences. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says regional collaboration strengthens agriculture's…

HPAI Outbreaks Continue Across Region

Published April 23, 2026

New cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza are impacting turkey flocks across the Northern Plains, raising renewed concerns for poultry producers. According to the USDA APHIS, an outbreak in LaMoure County, North Dakota, has affected 25,500 birds, marking the first…

A Rewarding Year

Published April 21, 2026

South Dakota FFA Vice President Josie Nold has good memories from her past year as a state officer. "This year has been one of the best years of my life, getting to interact with all the members and helping them…

New Law Blocks Lab Grown Meat Until 2031

Published March 12, 2026

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed a bill into law that temporarily bans the sale and production of cell-cultured protein products in the state. The ban takes effect July 1 and will remain in place for five years, expiring…

Cell-Cultured Protein Bill Moves to the House Floor

Published February 4, 2026

South Dakota's House Bill 1077 would consider cultivated-protein food products adulterated. District 18 Representative Julie Auch authored the bill. "Cell-cultivated protein is not only fake meat, but it has not been properly studied or proven to be safe or healthy…

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Drought Pressures Eastern South Dakota Crops

Energy Department Moves to Cancel Transmission Corridor

SD Winter Wheat Harvest Approaches 20 Percent

Rhoden Champions Value-Added Agriculture

An Opportunity to Sell More Ethanol

Midwest Ag Leaders Align on Trade

HPAI Outbreaks Continue Across Region

A Rewarding Year

New Law Blocks Lab Grown Meat Until 2031

Cell-Cultured Protein Bill Moves to the House Floor

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