Mitchell City Election Races Likely To Have Recounts
(Mitchell, SD) — Vote recounts are likely coming for two races in Mitchell’s city election after Primary Day. The final results for Mitchell’s next mayor revealed only 57 votes separate the top two candidates — Jordan Hanson
Investigation Underway For Deadly Shooting In Tea
(Tea, SD) — An investigation is underway after a deadly shooting in Tea. According to the Tea Police Department, the shooting happened just before noon on Monday. Authorities responded to the 2200 block of North Carla Avenue.
Wind Advisory In Effect Wednesday Across SD
(Pierre, SD) — A wind advisory is being issued for most of South Dakota today. The National Weather Service says the advisory is expected to remain for the rest of the day. Winds from the northwest are
Voter Tabulator Ban Measures For Three SD Counties Lose
(Pierre, SD) — Voters in three South Dakota counties are giving the final verdict on how they want votes counted in November’s general election. Hand count ballot measures lost in all three — Gregory, Haakon and Tripp
SD Primary Election Recap
(Pierre, SD) — Primary Election Day is all but wrapped up in South Dakota. The Secretary of State’s Office website shows all but one of the state’s 690 precincts have reported. However, it appears to have been
AFBF Young Farmer and Rancher Chair Stresses Need for Farm Bill
Kevin Lussier, Chair of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmer and Rancher Committee, recently gave testimony before the Senate Agriculture Committee. Lussier says he spoke about the challenges facing young farmers and ranchers. Lussier says, “We
NRCS North Dakota Leadership Tours McKenzie County Producers
By Chris Maestas, State Public Affairs Specialist, NRCS, ND WATFORD CITY, N.D. June 3, 2024 –The tour, organized by the McKenzie County Soil Conservation District, featured eight stops showcasing various sustainable agricultural techniques. The tour included visits
Grassley Blasts Imports of Chinese Used Cooking Oil, Undercutting US Biofuels
Claimed-to-be-used cooking oil from China has lit a firestorm of controversy in the U.S. oilseeds and biofuels industries. The purported Chinese cooking oil is undercutting U.S. crops used for biofuels, and the National Oilseed Processors Association wants
SDSU Extension Invites CAFO Operators to Environmental Training on June 26
BROOKINGS, S.D. – There will be an environmental training session for operators of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) on June 26, 2024, at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. with the program
Jerry Oster Named 2024 Governor’s Ag Ambassador
PIERRE S.D. – Jerry Oster of Yankton is the 2024 Governor’s Ag Ambassador Award recipient. Jerry will be recognized on Wednesday, June 12, as part of the annual Governor’s Agricultural Summit (Ag Summit) in Huron. Throughout his