Farm
3 days 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.
4 days 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.
2 weeks ago
South Dakota Advances AG and Manufacturing Projects
The South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development and related boards have approved more than $176 million in projects statewide, supporting growth in agriculture, manufacturing, and small business while creating 175 new full-time jobs.
2 weeks ago
Attorney General Jackley Joins Fight for Farmers and Integrity of Renewable Fuel Standard
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, along with the Attorneys General of Iowa and Nebraska, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, and Securities and Exchange Commission requesting an investigation into large refineries that may be circumventing the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program.
4 weeks ago
Marshall County Authorities Investigate Fatal Tractor Accident Near Langford
The blaze, determined to be accidental, followed the farm incident. Responding agencies included the Langford Fire Department, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, and the South Dakota State Fire Marshal’s Office.
4 weeks ago
South Dakota FFA Champions Head to Indianapolis for 2025 National FFA Convention and Expo
Top South Dakota FFA members are preparing to compete at the 2025 National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis next week.
