Articles tagged under: South Dakota
SD House Ag Committee Approves Grain Regulation Bills
Published January 28, 2022
The South Dakota House Ag Committee met on Thursday and passed five bills out of committee, including the three grain regulation bills from the senate. Another grain regulation bill, House Bill 1037, focuses on penalties for grain buyers and grain…Grain Regulations Moving Through SD Legislature
Published January 27, 2022
The South Dakota Senate unanimously passed three bills to strengthen grain regulation and enforcement in the state. Senate Bill 38 increases the maximum penalty for buying grain without a warehouse license from $20,000 to $50,000. It also becomes a felony…Frustration with the USDA
Published January 24, 2022
After Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with the House Agriculture Committee last week, South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson said there is a lot of frustration. "We still have FSA offices that are not as open as many of us would…Noem Gives State of the State Address
Published January 15, 2022
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem gave her state of the state address. According to Noem, South Dakota has exceptional revenue growth; stronger than expected in December. In the current fiscal year, the state is $116 million above ongoing legislative estimates.…SD Yields Decline
Published January 13, 2022
South Dakota’s corn crop averaged 135 bushels per acre this past year, down 27 bushels from last year. Soybeans were estimated at 40 bushels per acre, down six bushels from 2020. Oil sunflower yields were at 1,600 pounds; non-oil sunflowers…A Government – Market Intervention
Published January 4, 2022
Market competition isn’t a new issue for agriculture, but U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Vice President and South Dakota rancher Justin Tupper says the COVID-19 pandemic brought market competition issues to light again. "People have called to tell me they don't want…SD Farmers Union Adopts Three Special Orders at Convention
Published December 20, 2021
There were three special orders of business adopted during the South Dakota Farmers Union annual meeting. These include addressing the cattle and beef industry crisis, Medicaid expansion and a resolution for a co-op bylaw change. "Co-ops need to make sure…‘Not Ready for Prime Time’
Published December 20, 2021
That's how South Dakota Senator John Thune describes the Build Back Better Act. The Congressional Budget Office scored the cost of the proposal this past week. "It's a $5 trillion bill and it wasn't ready for prime time." Thune said…Noem Outlines Budget Plan
Published December 8, 2021
Fiscal responsibility was an ongoing theme in South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s annual budget address. Noem said South Dakota has the strongest economy in America and said there will be no tax increases. "Remember, there isn't a dollar the government…