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More Hogs and Pigs on SD Farms

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There were a record 2.03 million hogs and pigs on South Dakota farms as of March 1. That's according to the latest USDA National Ag Statistics Service Hogs and Pigs report. The March 1 inventory is up one percent from…
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SD Hemp Bill Awaiting Governor’s Signature

Published March 23, 2020

Before South Dakota lawmakers wrapped up the legislative session, they passed a bill to legalize hemp production. State House Agriculture Committee Chair and farmer Tom Brunner is pleased with the accomplishment. Money was the big hang-up in discussions. "In the…
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USDA Asked to Help Cattle Producers

Published March 23, 2020

Lawmakers are asking USDA to help cattle producers as the industry experiences a decline in commodity prices. One option being considered is a bill directing Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to use Commodity Credit Corporation funds to offset the losses cattle…
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In Challenging Conditions, SD Farmers are Becoming More Interested in Forages

Published March 16, 2020

As the snow melts and the grass turns green, livestock producers will start to access their land and devise a forage plan. South Dakota State University agronomy field specialist Sara Bauder says on the plus side, producers have become more…
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New Conference Addresses Infrastructure Needs

Published March 12, 2020

The Northern Commodity Transportation Conference is encouraging agriculture to look at infrastructure needs and solutions. Crookston, Minnesota farmer Tim Dufault says county roads need fixed. "Usually the biggest discussion on a township level is how much gravel we're going to…
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Spring Outlook for the Northern Plains Appears Wet

Published March 10, 2020

Spring is nearing as the ground starts to thaw and the snow melts. What does the spring forecast have in store for the Northern Plains? South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says there is a period within…
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SD Legislative Session Wraps Up This Week

Published March 9, 2020

It’s been a quick South Dakota legislative session. On Thursday, the session will be over. South Dakota Corn Growers Association Legislative Director Teddi Mueller says things are wrapping up incredibly calm compared to how the session began. "These lawmakers are…
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Preparing FFA Members for Life

Published February 26, 2020

Wilmot, South Dakota farmer Jason Frerichs says FFA prepared him for many life experiences from serving in the state legislature to teaching agricultural education at Lake Area Technical School in Watertown, South Dakota. "I was part of the effort as…
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