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US Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack Promotes Inflation Reduction Act

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack is traveling across the country promoting the recently signed “Inflation Reduction Act.”  Vilsack outlined the IRA’s…

Despite Some Recent Rains, Drought Conditions Still Persist

Despite recent rainfall in certain parts of farm country, a good chunk of rural America is still dealing with drought. …

Soybean Research and Promotions Council Showcases New Industrial Products At Dakotafest

During Dakotafest, South Dakota Soybean Association along with the South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotions Council had on display various…

Thomas Selected As Dakotafest Ag Woman Of The Year

Dakotafest named a woman rancher as the recipient of this year’s “Woman in Agriculture” award.  VeaBea Thomas of Harrold, South…

SD Senator John Thune Talks About Inflation Reduction Act During Dakotafest

South Dakota Senator John Thune attended Dakotafest and spoke with WNAX radio about the recently passed, and controversial, “Inflation Reduction…

Scenes From The Iowa State Fair

The Music Man Butter Sculpture by Sarah Pratt   The famous butter cow sculpture located in the Agriculture Building. Iowa…

South Dakota Cattlemen To Serve Beef At Dakotafest

If you get hungry while attending the Dakotafest at Mitchell, you may want to visit the South Dakota Cattlemen Association…

Iowa State Fair Begins

The Iowa State Fair has started and will continue through Sunday, August 21st.  Fair officials say “Nothing Compares” to the…

Grassley Says Inflation Reduction Act Will Be Bad For Agriculture

The Inflation Reduction Act that was narrowly passed last week by the U-S Senate on a party line vote will…

South Dakota Farm Bureau To Host Forums During Dakotafest

South Dakota Farm Bureau will be holding a couple of forums during the Dakotafest farm show.  Brenda Dreyer is the…

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