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SD Board of Regents Start Budget Planning Process

The South Dakota Board of Regents heard budget requests for the 2022 fiscal year at their meeting this week.

Pork Producers In Favor Of Growing Climate Solutions Act Legislation

The National Pork Producers Council is supporting legislation that backs a private carbon credit offset market. The Senate Ag Committee…

New C.E.O. Named at St Michael’s Hospital Avera

Ashli Danilko has been named the new C.E.O. at St Michael’s Hospital Avera in Tyndall.

EPA Administrator Signs Proclamation Declaring National Pollinator Week

The Environmental Protection Agency has declared this week National Pollinator Week. This is the first year for the proclamation. Joining…

Mixed Results for SD Retail Sales

The Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature got an update on state revenues at their meeting Wednesday.

Minnesota Dairy Producers Advised To Micro Manage Their Farm Finances

The Minnesota Milk Producers Association this week hosted a dairy farm finance webinar featuring AgCentric Director Keith Olander. Association Executive…

USDA Report Shows Many Producers Working Off The Farm

The United States Department of Agriculture has released new data that shows nearly half of all farmers and their spouses…

Severe Storms Possible into This Evening

Much of the state could see severe weather later today and tonight.

SD Board of Regents Officially Appoint New Executive Director

The South Dakota Board of Regents unanimously voted to appoint Brian Maher as their new Executive Director.

Cattle Group Holds Virtual Fly In, Talks Trade, Cattle Markets And CFAP Aid

Last week, the United States Cattlemen’s Association held a virtual Fly In in the nation’s capital where 50 of their…

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