Extreme Fire Danger Threatens Weekend
(Pierre, SD) — Officials are warning of extreme fire danger this weekend as pheasant hunters spend time outdoors. There was a Red Flag Warning yesterday that spanned nearly state-wide. Dry conditions and gusty winds are expected to
SD Vets Speak Out Against Amendment H Ads
(Pierre, SD) — The campaign battle over Amendment H on this year’s South Dakota General Election ballot is escalating. It’s the measure that would establish open primary elections, prompting attention in political ads being seen ahead of
State Aid For Brandon Housing Development
(Brandon, SD) — More state aid is going towards housing developments. Yesterday, the South Dakota Housing Development Authority approved its latest package of state and federal grants and a low-interest state loan. The funds are set to
Reports: Tariffs Harmful to U.S. Ag, Farmers
Two recent economic studies paint trade tariffs in a very harsh light. Several ag leaders spoke Wednesday about the results. Gary Wertish, President of the Minnesota Farmers Union, cited one report by the World Agricultural Economic and
AFBF: Farmers Should Note Corporate Transparency Act Deadline
A large number of farmers and ranchers are up against a January 1, 2025, deadline to file their detailed Beneficial Ownership Information under the requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act. Samantha Ayoub, an associate economist with the
U.S. Loss Would Be South America’s Gain
A new economic study paints a troubling picture of the potential results a new U.S.-China trade war could have on hundreds of thousands of rural communities. It shows that American-imposed tariffs would come at a steep cost
CHS Tops National Cooperative Bank Co-op 100 List for 2024
(FARGO, ND)– CHS Inc. tops the list of the nation’s top cooperatives on the annual Co-op 100® from the National Cooperative Bank. The list features the top 100 revenue-grossing cooperatives in America. According to the NCB list,
AgriSafe Network Steps Up Support for Hurricane-Hit Communities
Hurricanes Helene and Milton had devastating impacts on the southeastern United States. Communities in many states are facing unprecedented challenges. Many areas were left in ruins, including severed communication lines and local support systems struggling to respond
Connecting More Rural Americans to High-Speed Internet
USDA’s Undersecretary of Rural Development, Dr. Basil Gooden, announced nearly $173 million in funding to connect rural residents, farmers, and business owners in the Dakotas and eight other states to high-speed internet. “Keeping the people of rural
Turkey Production Down From 2023
The USDA says turkey eggs in incubators in the United States as of October 1, 2024, were down nine percent from October 1 of last year. Eggs in incubators were down two percent from the September 1,