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Extension Specialist To Speak At Soil Health And Drought Management Workshop

SDSU Extension along with the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition, South Dakota Farmers Union and USDA Farm Service Agency are…

Senators Introduce Rural Broadband Legislation

Senators Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota have introduced the Assisting Broadband Connectivity Act legislation. Grassley says…

National Grain And Feed Association Backs Executive Order On Competitive Switching

President Biden’s Executive order issued last Friday dealt with improving competition for both businesses and agriculture. One of the key…

Changes Made to SD Corrections and Penitentiary Leadership

SD Governor Kristi Noem removes leaders at the Department of Corrections and state penitentiary

Drought Conditions Impact Animal Health

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows much of the region is in some level of drought, which increases the potential…

Economy Rebounds, So do Scammers

As the economy and businesses recover from the pandemic, scammers are too.

Missouri River Run Off Forecasts Drying Up

Projected runoff into the Missouri River system continues to dry up month to month.

Yankton School Board Reorganizes, Elects Officers

The Yankton School Board reorganized for the new school year at their meeting Monday night

Center For Rural Affairs Hosting Crop Insurance Webinar

The Center for Rural Affairs is offering a webinar on July 20 to help farmers and ranchers learn about the…

South Dakota Farmers Union Preparing For Annual Policy Meeting

The South Dakota Farmers Union will be hosting their annual policy meeting July 22. District 7 Board Director Chad Johnson…

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