Articles tagged under: South Dakota
The Long-Term Benefits of the Phase One Trade Deal
Published February 28, 2020
American Soybean Association Vice President Kevin Scott sees long term benefits to U.S. soybean farmers from the phase one trade agreement. "We've thought the trade one deal would be a positive in the markets, but it's been a challenge. There…Preparing FFA Members for Life
Published February 26, 2020
Wilmot, South Dakota farmer Jason Frerichs says FFA prepared him for many life experiences from serving in the state legislature to teaching agricultural education at Lake Area Technical School in Watertown, South Dakota. "I was part of the effort as…National Officer Visits SD For National FFA Week
Published February 21, 2020
South Dakota FFA State President Shelby Ruland says National FFA Organization Secretary Kourtney Lehman is visiting South Dakota during this National FFA Week. "We'll travel to Scotland and Milbank FFA Chapters. We will also be in Brookings for a meeting…Hemp Bill Passes in SD House
Published February 13, 2020
The South Dakota House passed a bill to legalize hemp on Tuesday. Now, the Senate will consider the legislation. South Dakota Farmers Union lobbyist Mitch Richter says funding remains one of the big unknowns for this hemp bill. "The governor…Regional Basis is Holding Steady
Published February 12, 2020
Cash grain basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network haven’t changed much in the past month as futures prices chop sideways. Spring wheat basis bids range from 20 to 55 cents under…Noem Watching Hemp Bill Movement
Published February 6, 2020
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem responded to the movement of hemp legislation on Thursday. "I'm hopeful we'll get to a point where there's a bill that responsibly address the hemp program and I'll considering signing it." If the bill continues…SD House Ag Committee Moves Hemp Bill
Published February 6, 2020
A bill to legalize hemp production in South Dakota passed through the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on Thursday. Committee Chairman Tom Brunner reflects on the bill that will now be debated by the full House. "We allowed Governor…Local Leaders at the White House
Published January 15, 2020
Approximately 200 people were invited to the White House for the signing of phase one of the U.S.-China trade agreement. Agriculture was well represented at the ceremony and several local leaders from the Dakotas and Minnesota were in attendance. That…Corn and Soybean Yields Decline in SD
Published January 13, 2020
It was a disappointing harvest for South Dakota corn and soybean farmers. Corn production was down 27 percent from 2018 and soybean production declined a whopping 42 percent. South Dakota corn yields averaged 145 bushels per acre, down 15 from…