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Farmers Considering Planting Soybeans on Soybeans with Higher Fertilizer Prices

With record high fertilizer prices more farmers are considering a soybean-on-soybean rotation for the 2022 growing season. Iowa State University…

Hunger Growing in South Dakota

A new report confirms that hunger is still a problem in South Dakota. The study from hungerfreeamerica dot com says almost ninety-five thousand people are short of food in the state including many families with kids.

SD House Committee to Begin Impeachment Process

The House Select Committee on Investigation of the South Dakota legislature meets Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss possible impeachment actions against Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.

SD Abortion Pill Rules Deadlocked

A proposed rule from the South Dakota Department of Health to further restrict the use of abortion pills got stuck in the legislatures Rules Review Committee.

SD Grocery Chain Launches Food Security Programs

A South Dakota grocery store chain has launched several programs aimed at easing food insecurity, targeted at Native American reservations.

Busy Holiday Weekend for Nebraska State Troopers

A busy holiday weekend for Nebraska State Troopers

Livestock Manure Hot Commodity with High Fertilizer Prices

With record high fertilizer prices more grain farmers are interested in utilizing livestock manure in their cropping scheme for 2022.…

Used Machinery Market is Hot!

Supply chain issues continue to hit agriculture, including an unprecedented demand for used farm equipment. Industry experts says that’s creating…

SD Legislative Committee Gets Early Start

While the first day of the 2022 South Dakota legislative session is over two weeks away, a key committee will get a jump start next week.

Gas Prices Easing

After a surge earlier this fall, gas prices have begun to fall in many areas.

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