Articles tagged under: South Dakota
A Record Crowd
Published April 20, 2024
The South Dakota FFA State Convention is a culmination of a year's work. South Dakota FFA Foundation Executive Director Gerri Eide said the convention is all about rewarding that effort. "It's a great experience for South Dakota's youth to connect…SD Advisory Committee Named for U.S. Global Leadership Coalition
Published March 26, 2024
South Dakota has formed a chapter of the U.S. Global Leadership Council. This is a bipartisan group that seeks a larger voice in global affairs, including international trade. Seventy-five industry leaders from throughout the state are part of the new…SD Harvest is Touch and Go
Published July 19, 2023
Oahe Grain Cooperation General Manager Tim Luken says the winter wheat harvest in South Dakota was delayed by rain. "There was a big storm south of here with hail and a decent amount of rain." Winter wheat protein is surprisingly…South Dakota Joins WOTUS Lawsuit
Published February 20, 2023
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced South Dakota has joined 23 other states in filing a lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States” rule. The states contend that the rule, signed by President Biden on his…Fewer Bills Being Introduced in Pierre
Published February 1, 2023
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem proposed legislation a month ago to restrict foreign ownership of agricultural land. The bill was introduced this past week. Outside of that, South Dakota Farmers Union lobbyist Mitch Richter says it has been a relatively…SD House Ag Committee Passes Ag Nuisance Bill
Published January 27, 2023
South Dakota House Bill 1090 would modify protections for agricultural operations from nuisance claims. House Agriculture Committee Chair Roger Chase says farmers need to have protection against these kinds of complaints. “Agriculture smells, it stinks and has dust. We complain…Budget May Dominate SD Legislative Session
Published January 9, 2023
The South Dakota legislative session starts Tuesday. South Dakota Farmers Union lobbyist Mitch Richter expects the budget to take priority. "We still have several million dollars left over from COVID money, there's a lot of one-time money and a lot…Winter Wheat Needs Moisture
Published October 13, 2022
South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson says the dryness has hurt winter wheat emergence. "A nice shot of rain would help, but I don't see that in the near future. Humidity is low, the wind is high and…Dry Conditions Worsen Across Minnesota and Dakotas
Published October 13, 2022
In this past week, the U.S. Drought Monitor expanded the area with severe and extreme drought in southern Minnesota. In North Dakota, a new area of severe drought stretches from McLean to Eddy and Foster counties. In South Dakota, extreme…