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SDSU Extension Specialist Says Forage Cuttings And Quality Are Down

The number of alfalfa cuttings along with the forage quality is down this year in many parts of South Dakota…

Twins Open Post Season Play

Given the peerless power of the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins, the AL Division Series between the Bomba Squad and the Bronx Bombers seems destined for a lot of long balls.

SD Businesses Optimistic Despite Sliding Trends

The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry held their annual economic outlook forum this week in Sioux Falls.

Jacks Welcome SIU To Hobo Day

The South Dakota State University football team concludes a four-game homestand Saturday afternoon by hosting Southern Illinois in the 106th Hobo Day Game.

Yankton County Recovering from Record James River Flooding

Water levels are still falling from record flooding on the James River in Yankton County.

Conference Showdowns In Spotlight

League matchups are the order of the day for area college football squads Saturday.

South Dakota Waiting for Federal Industrial Hemp Rules

While the production of industrial hemp was legalized in the 2018 Farm Bill, federal rules outlining details have not yet been released.

Vikings Visit Old Friend

On the surface, the Minnesota Vikings’ game against the New York Giants is a meeting of old friends.

Predators Rally Past Wild

Ryan Ellis and Filip Forsberg each had a goal and an assist and the Nashville Predators rallied with four goals in the final period and beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in the season opener for both teams.

California Dairy Producer Says Ag Secretary’s Comments At Expo Were Unfortunate

Speaking at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin this week, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told smaller dairy producers to basically…

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