Articles tagged under: South Dakota
SDFU Considering Beef Plant Investment
Published May 29, 2020
The South Dakota Farmers Union is working with potential investors to make an offer to purchase the DemKota beef packing plant in Aberdeen. The plant is currently owned by California-based White Oak Global Advisors. The plant started to process animals…Governors Make Request for Biofuels COVID-19 Relief
Published May 28, 2020
On behalf of the Governor’s Biofuels Coalition, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz sent a letter to Congressional leadership, asking them include biofuels in the next COVID-19 relief package. According to the letter, nearly three-quarters of…Crop Watch
Published May 26, 2020
Rain and wet fields delayed some planting progress in the Badger, Minnesota area last week. Farmer Shayne Isane has been able to plant spring wheat, soybeans and a portion of this year’s corn crop. However, last year’s corn ground is…Crop Watch
Published May 19, 2020
It's been a late spring for many across the Northern Plains, but the recent warmer weather temperatures have helped. Karlstad, Minnesota farmer Justin Dagen made spring wheat and sugarbeet planting progress before Memorial Day. "The subsoil had a lot of…Finding Homes for SD Hogs
Published May 18, 2020
South Dakota Interim Agriculture Secretary Larry Rhoden says he’s been working with State Veterinarian Dustin Oedekoven to find homes for the excess supply of pork in the state. "South Dakota State University has a processing facility they use on campus…Stepping Up to Lead in Uncertain Times
Published May 16, 2020
A new officer team was named during the third and final session of the South Dakota FFA Convention. Former State Vice President Blake Pulse says the COVID-19 pandemic will make this a much different leadership year for the officers. "This…Living to Serve
Published May 16, 2020
Former South Dakota FFA State President Shelby Ruhland says the National FFA Organization does a lot for its members. "Seeing how much this organization does for people and seeing all of the members come together and grow during a global…Mellette, SD FFA Member Named State FFA President
Published May 16, 2020
The new president for the South Dakota FFA Association is Samantha Olson from the Northwestern Area FFA Chapter in Mellette. Olson got involved in the FFA with encouragement from her grandpa and FFA advisor. "My grandpa was in the FFA…New SD FFA Officer Team Announced
Published May 15, 2020
A new state FFA officer team was named during the final session of the virtual South Dakota FFA Convention. The 2020-2021 President is Samantha Olson from the Northwestern FFA Chapter, Vice President is Jackson McFaden from the Milbank FFA Chapter…