Rosebud Sioux Tribe State Of Emergency
(Rosebud, SD) — The Rosebud Sioux Tribe is declaring a state of emergency as drug use and violence spiral out of control. Tribal President Kathleen Wooden Knife says meth trafficking, gun violence, and lack of resources have
Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Use of Emergency Powers to Impose Tariffs
The U.S. Court of International Trade on Wednesday halted former President Donald Trump’s attempt to impose broad tariffs under emergency authority, ruling that the move exceeded presidential powers. The decision, issued by a three-judge panel, follows multiple
SDSU Extension Helps Producers Navigate Precision Ag
Precision agriculture practices are growing as technology continues to evolve, and South Dakota State University Extension is leading the state’s efforts to monitor and understand the role it plays. Ali Nafchi, SDSU Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension
SDSU Research Station Field Days Announced
BROOKINGS, S.D. — May 28, 2025 — Weed management, virtual fencing and variety trials are just some of the topics that will be covered during the 2025 slate of Research Station Field Days presented by the South
Update on USDA Efforts to Fight New World Screwworm in Mexico
(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins on Tuesday provided an update on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ongoing partnership with Mexico to combat the New World Screwworm (NWS). This afternoon, Secretary Rollins
Cattle On Feed Down 2% In Latest Report
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Friday, USDA released their latest Cattle on Feed report which show on-feed numbers, placements and marketings all down 2-3% this month. Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United
Dakota Spirit AgEnergy Marks 10 Years of Renewable Energy Production
Spiritwood, ND — May 28, 2025 — Today marks a major milestone for Dakota Spirit AgEnergy (DSA) as the company celebrates the 10-year anniversary of commencing operations. On this day in 2015, DSA received its first delivery
Mass Honeybee Collapse May Compromise U.S. Agriculture
A dramatic collapse of honeybee colonies is raising alarm across U.S. agriculture. Earlier this year, commercial beekeepers found many of their colonies either severely weakened or entirely collapsed, with no clear cause yet identified. Industry experts are
House Reconciliation Bill Highlights Deep Partisan Divide Over SNAP and Ag Policy
The House passed a sweeping reconciliation bill by a single vote—215 to 214—highlighting not only the razor-thin margin in Congress but also the widening ideological gulf between Republicans and Democrats over food and farm policy. The bill,
Thunder Crush Timberwolves To Make Finals; Await Pacers-Knicks
(Oklahoma City, OK) — The Minnesota Timberwolves tucked their tails at tip-off before disappearing during a 124-94 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals. The Wolves hit a three on