Articles tagged under: South Dakota
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…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…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…Fall Rains Replenish Soil Moisture
Published November 8, 2021
Drought conditions are improving across much of the Dakotas and Minnesota. In the last three months, six to 10 inches of rain fell in eastern North Dakota into northern Minnesota. There are even higher rainfall totals measured from northeastern South…Governors Send E15 Letter to EPA
Published November 7, 2021
Seven governors from the Midwest are asking EPA Administrator Michael Regan to outline the next steps forward to allow E15 to be sold year-round. Earlier this year, a court overturned the 2019 EPA regulation allowing year-round E15 sales. Minnesota Governor…SD Lawmakers Meet in Special Session
Published November 5, 2021
The South Dakota Legislature will be meeting in a special session this week to address redistricting. South Dakota Farm Bureau lobbyist Michael Held says there’s been a shift from rural to urban populations in the last ten years. "Committees have…SD Winter Wheat Acres Pick Up
Published November 3, 2021
In South Dakota, there was strong interest in planting winter wheat this fall. South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson attributes the interest to prices, well-timed rains around Labor Day and the early soybean harvest. "There were also frustrations…SD FFA Delegates Discuss Ways to Make a Difference
Published November 1, 2021
During the National FFA Convention, delegates considered ways to improve the organization. South Dakota FFA State President Tessa Erdmann from Groton, South Dakota served on the ag education and retention committee. "We're excited to promote the scholarships we have available…Basis Opportunities in Farm Country
Published October 24, 2021
The basis remains unusually strong during this harvest season. "These processors, especially when you look at the margins they have in ethanol with fuel costs the way they are, they're going to be looking for a regular supply," said Sam…