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South Dakota Ag Producers Get Equipment Travel Waiver

South Dakota Ag Producers Get Equipment Travel Waiver

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Due to snow and cold weather, many ag producers have been delayed in getting out in their fields.
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard has issued an executive order allowing over width farm equipment to travel on state highways during nighttime hours.

State Ag Secretary Mike Jaspers says the order extends through the end of the month……

Jaspers says producers will need to get a permit……

Jaspers says the equipment may also need some extra lights…….

Jaspers is also asking all drivers to be aware of the equipment moving at all hours of the day and night.

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