Articles tagged under: South Dakota
A Lot of Change From Fall to Spring for Britton, SD Farmer
Published March 30, 2020
Five months ago, the Britton, South Dakota area was receiving it’s first major snow storm. That was on top of an extremely wet growing season. C Bar J Ranch owner Ryan Hastings says, surprisingly, most of the corn acres got…Noem Signs Bill to Legalize Hemp in SD
Published March 30, 2020
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed a bill to legalize the growth, production and transportation of hemp in the state. The state agriculture department will now need to approve state rules for the hemp program. Noem also said due to…More Hogs and Pigs on SD Farms
Published March 27, 2020
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…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…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…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…Hemp Proposal Passes SD Legislature
Published March 16, 2020
The South Dakota Legislature cleared a proposal to legalize hemp last week. Governor Kristi Noem intends to sign the bill. The legislation would designate $3.5 million to start and run a hemp program.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…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…