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South Dakota Spring Planting Progresses Ahead of Average

Published April 22, 2025

Farmers in South Dakota made strong planting progress last week with six days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA. Topsoil moisture was rated 19 percent adequate, while subsoil moisture was just 12 percent adequate. Corn planting reached 7 percent,…

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South Dakota Sees Strong Start to Spring Wheat

Published April 16, 2025

Despite ongoing dry conditions, South Dakota farmers made solid planting progress last week. Topsoil moisture is 72 percent short to very short, and subsoil is 80 percent short to very short. Spring wheat planting reached 27 percent, well ahead of…

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South Dakota’s 2025 Crop Outlook: More Corn, Fewer Soybeans

Published April 1, 2025

South Dakota farmers plan to increase corn and sunflower acreage this year while reducing soybean and winter wheat plantings, according to USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service Field Office in Sioux Falls. Corn acreage is expected to rise 7 percent to…

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Lack of Winter Moisture Deepens Drought Concerns

Published March 18, 2025

Much of central South Dakota is in severe drought conditions heading into the spring planting season. Aberdeen-based National Weather Service meteorologist Scott Doering said the dry, warm fall and open winter didn't help. "We did not get a lot of…

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Carbon Pipeline Restrictions Puts Economic Opportunities at Risk

Published March 7, 2025

South Dakota’s new law removes eminent domain as an option for carbon pipeline projects. American Carbon Alliance CEO Tom Buis warned the decision puts major economic opportunities for the state at risk. “The governor and legislature talk about being open…

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Governor Signs Eminent Domain Bill

Published March 7, 2025

South Dakota House Bill 1052, aimed at protecting property rights in eminent domain cases related to carbon pipelines, has officially been signed into law by the governor. The bill, which passed the House with a veto-proof majority and cleared the…

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A Part of the Negotiation Process

Published March 2, 2025

There is apprehension about a potential trade war with tariffs scheduled to kick in Tuesday. South Dakota farmer Kevin Scott is a past president of the American Soybean Association and said tariffs are part of the negotiating process. "The negotiating…

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Lab-Grown Meat Labeling Bill Advances

Published January 27, 2025

A bill defining and requiring lab-grown meat to be clearly labeled has advanced through a committee in the South Dakota House of Representatives. HB1022 classifies cell-cultured proteins that are not labeled as such to be misbranded.

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South Dakota Legislature to Focus on Property Tax Reform

Published January 3, 2025

The 100th South Dakota Legislative Session is set to begin on January 14th with property tax reform expected to be a key focus. Mitch Richter, a lobbyist for the South Dakota Farmers Union, said his organization will closely monitor the…

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A Big Corn Crop in SD

Published November 10, 2024

Based on November 1 conditions, South Dakota corn production is forecast to be up two percent from last year and is record high. The average yield is estimated at 166 bushels per acre, up 14 bushels per acre from last…

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