SD Visitation Numbers Running Strong

A mid summer check of visitation to South Dakota finds some impressive numbers.

CFRA Data Shows Tax Revenue Potential From Solar Projects

The Center for Rural Affairs has issued a fact sheet that examines tax revenue potential from solar energy projects. CFRA…

Wheat Tour Participant Expecting To See Less Spring Wheat BPA This Week

The Wheat Quality Council’s Annual Spring Wheat Tour gets underway today and runs through Thursday. Taking part is South Dakota…

Extension Specialist Says Its Critical To Keep Hogs Cool During Extreme Heat Spell

This week’s extreme hot weather in the Northern Plains with temperatures and heat indexes in the triple digits will present…

Retailers Don’t Match State Tax Jump

The State of South Dakota recorded a big jump in sales taxes in the fiscal year that ended June 30th.

South Dakota Corn Has Leadership Shakeup

South Dakota Corn is experiencing a change in leadership. Long-time executive director Lisa Richardson and legislative and marketing director Teddi…

UNL Extension Hosting Cattle Risk Management Workshop In Norfolk

University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension is hosting a free cattle risk management workshop on Wednesday in Norfolk at the Lifelong…

Minnesota Extension And MFU Working For Expansion Of Meat Processors

The University of Minnesota is partnering with the State Farmers Union on addressing the need for more smaller and mid-sized…

Worker Shortage Hitting Business Bottom Line

The struggle of businesses to find enough workers has been well documented but for many, that shortage is hitting the bottom line.

Drought Continues With Extreme Heat Spell In The Northern Plains

Extreme Heat will be the norm for Northern Plains Livestock Producers this week with temperatures ranging from the upper 90s…