SDDOT Extends Help To Nebraska For Winter Storm Clean-Up
(Pierre, SD) — The South Dakota Department of Transportation has been extending a helping hand to its southern neighbors for winter storm clean-up. Crews from Pierre and Rapid City have gone to Nebraska to assist in plowing
High Numbers Of Tickets And Tows In Sioux Falls During Snow Storms
(Sioux Falls, SD) — The third snow alert of the winter has been issued, and Sioux Falls officials are urging drivers to move their cars off the streets. Plow drivers need room to clear the roads again.
Flu Cases Still On The Rise In South Dakota
(Pierre, SD) — Health officials are warning that the flu still hasn’t peaked yet in South Dakota. Sanford Chief Physician Dr. Jeremy Cauwels says Sanford doctors are seeing more cases. There was an obvious spike over the
Permanent Sales Tax Bill Stalls In Senate
(Pierre, SD) — The bill to make the four-point-two percent sales tax rate permanent in South Dakota is stalling. It failed in the Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday and got tabled after passing through the House with
Vilsack CCC Farm Bill Remedy Has Some Support Even From Critics
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently suggested use of Commodity Credit Corporation Funds as a remedy for the lack of farm bill funding to increase crop subsidy triggers or reference prices. And that idea may have support, even
Hub City Livestock Auction Recognized for Supporting Red Angus Producers
DENVER — The Red Angus Association of America recently recognized Hub City Livestock Auction in Aberdeen, South Dakota, for their excellence in marketing Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced cattle. The award was presented to Hub City Manager Glenn
Lawmakers Seek 2024 DMC Enrollment Period
A group of lawmakers is asking the Department of Agriculture to swiftly open the 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage program sign-up period. The program is the nation’s risk management tool for dairy producers that helps farmers manage changes
Eastern Nebraska Corn and Soybean Expo Combines Two Key Agricultural Events
LINCOLN, Neb. (January 17, 2024) – Nebraska Extension, in collaboration with the Nebraska Soybean Board and Nebraska Corn Board and their respective associations, are excited to announce the consolidation of the Fremont Corn Expo and the Nebraska Soybean
SHIC Releases 2023 Progress Report and 2024 Plan of Work
Manhattan, Kansas (January 17, 2024) – While the 2023 Progress Report provides pork producers, swine veterinarians, and industry stakeholders a review of the Swine Health Information Center’s activities and accomplishments to carry out its mission over the past year,
USDA: Large Family Farms Account for Bulk of Commodity Production
Large-scale family farms accounted for a majority of the value of commodity production in 2022, according to a new report from USDA’s Economic Research Service. Specifically, these farms accounted for 51 percent of cash grains and soybeans,