Farm

7 days ago

Governor Rhoden Vows Continued Support for South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers at SDFU Convention

Governor Larry Rhoden told producers at the South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention that he will continue advocating for the state’s agriculture industry in Pierre and Washington, D.C. Rhoden highlighted economic challenges, federal issues, and the resilience of South Dakota’s ag community.

4 weeks ago

Gov. Larry Rhoden Highlights Agriculture, Property Tax System at Watertown Farm Business Banquet

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden reaffirmed his support for the state’s agricultural industry and defended the agricultural property tax system during the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee’s annual Farm Business Banquet. More than 1,000 farmers and ranchers attended the event.

Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index shows the regional farm economy improving slightly, though low commodity prices continue to pressure producers.

4 weeks ago

Rural Mainstreet Index Shows Slight Improvement, but Farm Economy Still Struggling

Excerpt: Creighton University’s latest Rural Mainstreet Index shows the regional farm economy improving modestly last month, though it continues to sit in negative territory. Low commodity prices and rising costs remain major challenges for producers.

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15 hours ago in Business, Government, Local, People

Rounds Highlights South Dakota Projects in Final Defense Authorization Bill

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U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds says the final Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act includes major investments for South Dakota military facilities and a pay raise for service members.

15 hours ago in Business, Government, Local

Two Nonprofits to Strengthen Services for Youth and Families

Abbott House has signed a letter of intent to acquire Wellfully in Rapid City, a move aimed at expanding youth mental health and behavioral health services across South Dakota.

16 hours ago in National

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.