Articles tagged under: South Dakota
Basis Levels Improve Slightly
Published February 5, 2019
Basis levels improved at a few of the regional grain elevators the Red River Farm Network follows. Compared to one week ago, New Salem saw soybean basis improve by nine cents, Ulen had a 12-cent improvement and Warren’s soybean basis…A Slow Start for House Agriculture Committee
Published February 1, 2019
The partial government shutdown delayed the implementation of the new farm bill and other agricultural discussions. South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson is a new member of the House Agriculture Committee and says the committee has not met to for an…Regional Basis Bids Unchanged
Published January 30, 2019
Basis bid at the six regional grain elevators the Red River Farm Network follows remain mostly unchanged from last week. Corn basis levels range from 52 to 57 cents under the March futures contract with cash prices ranging from $3.22…MN and SD Ranchers Appointed to Cattlemen’s Board
Published January 8, 2019
USDA has announced the appointment of 35 members to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. Penny Zimmerman of Foley, Minnesota, Eric Sumption of Frederick, South Dakota and Vaughn Thorstenson of Selby South Dakota will all serve a three-year term…Noem to Address Agriculture in State of State
Published January 7, 2019
Over the weekend, former representative Kristi Noem was sworn in as the 33rd governor of South Dakota. One of the first priorities as governor will be to put forward a budget. In addition, Noem will give the State of State…Copperhead to Acquire RK Products
Published January 4, 2019
Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Copperhead Agricultural Products will acquire RK Products of Moline, Illinois. RK’s gauge wheel arm and closing wheel frame pivot kits will now be offered by Copperhead Ag.Prepping for SD Legislative Session
Published December 31, 2018
In less than two weeks, South Dakota lawmakers be in Pierre for the 2019 legislative session. There’s a move to change the productivity model used for property taxes. South Dakota Agricultural Land Assessment Task Force member Jason Frerichs explains the…Vanneman is New SD Agriculture Secretary
Published December 21, 2018
Ideal, South Dakota farmer and rancher Kim Vanneman will be the new South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture. In addition to farming and ranching, Vanneman is also a former state lawmaker and director in the Farm Credit System. Vanneman shares a…Steady Basis Seen in the Region
Published December 19, 2018
Basis levels for corn, wheat and soybeans at grain elevators across the region are steady to a little better. Wheat basis ranges from 40 to 60 cents under the March futures contract. The corn basis ranges from 53 to 65…