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SD Legislators Wrap up Busy Session

South Dakota legislators finished the main run of the 2022 session last week by passing the budget as the final bill.

Severe Weather Awareness Classes Return

Instructors for severe weather awareness training classes will be back in the field this spring.

SD Legislators Agree on the Budget

The budget was the final bill passed by South Dakota legislators at the end of a long day on Thursday.

The Weekend File – The Yankton County Commission Talks Strategy

This week the Yankton County Commission held a special meeting to talk strategy

Commodity Groups Set Policy at Commodity Classic

Many major commodity organizations will set policy at this week’s Commodity Classic.  South Dakota farmer and American Soybean Association director…

War, Acreage Decisions and High Input Costs Dominate Commodity Classic Talk

The war in Ukraine, acreage decisions and high input costs are top of mind with producers attending this year’s Commodity…

Strong Storm Produced Early Season Tornadoes

A strong storm system last weekend produced deadly tornadoes that killed seven people in central Iowa.

SD Corn Utilization Council Elects New Officers

The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council recently elected multiple new officers to serve the organization for 2022. The Council elected Chad Blindauer…

Deadline Approaching for Dairy Risk Management Program Signup

The deadline is approaching for dairy producers to sign up for important risk management programs offered by the Farm Service…

Multiple State Extensions to Host Small Grains Silage Event

Iowa State University Extension, University of Nebraska Extension, and Lallemand Animal Nutrition are hosting a small grains silage day on…

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