Articles tagged under: South Dakota
State Senate to Consider SD Ag Department Merger Resolution
Published March 4, 2021
SRD 901, a resolution of disapproval for the merging of the South Dakota Ag and Natural Resources Departments, will be considered in the South Dakota Senate as soon as Monday. The Senate Agriculture Committee heard the resolution on Thursday and…Ag Leaders Kick Off Commodity Classic Opening Session
Published March 3, 2021
American Soybean Association President Kevin Scott, who farms at Valley Springs, South Dakota, spoke about the challenges seen with the pandemic. "One of our primary goals is to have face-to-face time with our legislators." Scott said the ASA adapted by…SD Senator Files Disapproval of Ag Department Merger
Published March 1, 2021
At least one South Dakota lawmaker opposes the proposed merger of the South Dakota Agriculture and Natural Resources Departments. Senate Minority Leader Troy Heinert filed a Senate Resolution of Disapproval in response to Governor Noem’s executive order on the merger.…Funds Keep Rolling in to Support Bison Research
Published February 26, 2021
The Center of Excellence for Bison Studies in Rapid City was formally launched this past fall as a partnership between South Dakota State University and the National Bison Association. Now, people wanting to support the Center have an opportunity to…SD FFA Convention Relocates to Rapid City for 2021
Published February 24, 2021
The 2021 South Dakota FFA Convention will be held in Rapid City, South Dakota on April 11 – 13. The COVID-19 pandemic is the reason why this year’s event will move and this is the first year the event hasn’t…United Soybean Board Meets to Outline Fiscal Year Priorities
Published February 19, 2021
The United Soybean Board met virtually on Wednesday to outline priorities for Fiscal Year 2022. Astoria, South Dakota farmer and United Soybean Board Secretary Dave Iverson says sustainability is one priority. "When it comes to sustainability, the definition is broad,…USDA Names New FSA Administrator and Deputy Under Secretary
Published February 19, 2021
A South Dakota rancher will be the new Farm Service Agency Administrator. Zach Ducheneaux, the current executive director of the Intertribal Ag Council and a north central South Dakota rancher, will start the job on Monday. The new Deputy Under…Noem Signs SD Farm Bureau Healthcare Bill into Law
Published February 18, 2021
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed a bill into law on Thursday allowing the South Dakota Farm Bureau to offer healthcare coverage to members. SDFB will be partnering with a third-party administrator to provide this benefit. Read more about the…Wheat and Corn Basis Widens in Northern Plains
Published February 11, 2021
Basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network had few minor changes compared to the previous week. Wheat basis firmed by five cents at Minot, North Dakota and widened by seven cents at…