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South Dakota GF And P Official Says CREP And Continuous CRP Remain Popular

The latest round of Continuous Conservation Reserve Program sign up showed an acceptance of 897,000 acres for enrollment nationally. That…

China Trade Deal In Question In The Future

The Phase One trade deal with China is in question with COVID reemerging there and the lack of focus by…

Another La Nina on the Horizon

The long-range climate outlooks don’t offer much hope for a change in the warm dry pattern most of the northern plains has been under since last fall.

Commission on Child Support Meets

The South Dakota Commission on Child Support will begin its next round of meetings this week in Pierre.

Pork Producers Must Remain Vigilant With ASF Close To Puerto Rico

African Swine Fever which was detected earlier in China and has now spread across the globe is getting closer to…

Border Between The U.S. And Canada Stays Open For Trade Despite COVID Restrictions

The U.S. Homeland Security Department has announced the continued closure of the U.S. Canada Border through September 21, citing COVID…

Soil Health Group Advises Growers To Keep Residue On Their Fields

Keeping soils healthy during drought can be a challenge and the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition says its critical that…

Seeking a Reliable Water Supply

The hot dry summer has focused the need for a more reliable water source for many of the towns and cities in southeast South Dakota including Sioux Falls.

Yankton City Commission Sets Strategic Planning

The Yankton City Commission will hold another round of strategic planning this fall.

Hoping for Trickle Down to Counties and Townships

The infrastructure bill passed by the Senate and now up for debate in the US House could funnel hundreds of millions of federal dollars to the state for roads and bridges.

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