Enhancing energy production in South Dakota is possible, while protecting the state’s soil and water.
The Center for Rural Affairs sponsored a discussion on those issues at the University of South Dakota Wednesday night.
Meghann Jarchow (jar-cow),a professor at USD who directs the sustainability program, says state regulators could do more to promote renewable energy, especially wind power……

Jarchow says while ethanol has had positive effects, it has mostly been confined to east river. She says that is much different than states like Iowa…..

Jarchow says another limiting factor in the states development of renewable energy is being close to other traditional sources…..

The Center will sponsor a farm tour at the Johnson Farm near Madison next Wednesday, and another discussion on energy next Thursday in Brookings.