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Crafting a new Farm Bill is challenging

The Biggest Topic at Farm Fest is by far, the Crafting of a New Farm Bill. The President of the…

The USDA Spends time listening to producers

The USDA Spent the last three (3) days at Farm Fest in Redwood County, Minnesota, listening to our producers with…

Diversifying Markets through RAPP

The USDA has announced a second tranche of funding through the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program. Find out about some key…

Crafting the New Farm Bill

Hearing firsthand from our farm groups, and their thoughts on the status of the Farm Bill.  

Stop Talking, Start Acting

Talking farm bill and the importance of farm legislation for our producers.

Crop Tour with Professional Ag Marketing

Hear what Mike Minor with Professional Ag Marketing is finding for corn conditions on their crop tour across the Midwest.

August 8, 2024 News Round-Up

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – On Tuesday morning, staff at a recycling center in Sioux Falls found a full-term, deceased infant…

Alfalfa & Heat

How heat can affect your alfalfa crop and some tips to think about when harvesting.

Listening to Producers

Spending time with our producers and getting their opinions on what is working and not working through the USDA.  

Farm Bill Work

Listening to producers and their concerns about agriculture. Join Keith as he listens to the chatter around Farm Fest 2024.

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SOUTH DAKOTA STATE ECONOMIST SAYS FARM ECONOMY HAS HELD BACK SALES TAX REVENUES

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Joshua Haiar / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s State Economist Derek Johnson told the state Banking…

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STATE SPENDS $43,000 IN TROOPER OVERTIME FOR OPERATION PRAIRIE THUNDER

PIERRE, S.D. (John Hult / South Dakota Searchlight) – The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says a saturation patrol…

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SHUTDOWN-DELAYED ANALYSIS SHOWS RISING UNEMPLOYMENT IN HALF THE UNITED STATES BUT SOUTH DAKOTA IS THE LOWEST

SOUTH DAKOTA (Tim Henderson / Stateline) – September unemployment rates rose in 25 states and fell in 21 compared with…

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DUSTY JOHNSON WANTS TO IMPROVE SD EDUCATION WITH ‘STRONG SCHOOLS’ PLAN

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – This week, Dusty Johnson announced his “Strong Schools” Plan to improve education in South Dakota.…

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MAJORITY OF TAP GRADS SIGN TEACHING CONTRACTS WITH SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOLS

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On December 13, the South Dakota Departments of Education and Labor and Regulation celebrated…