Register Now for SDSU Extension Calf Value Discovery Program
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Registration is open for the 2025-2026 South Dakota State University Extension Calf Value Discovery program. Julie Walker, professor and SDSU Extension Beef Specialist, said the program provides producers with valuable information that can help them boost
‘Brew Up Your Future’ Initiative Offers Virtual Career Fair
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Job seekers and potential employers can connect virtually through an upcoming career fair. The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will host the ‘Brew Up Your Future’ job fair this week. Officials
SD’s First Lady Seeks Nominations For First SD Rising Award
(Pierre, SD) — Nominations are now being accepted for the state’s first-ever Rising Award. South Dakota’s First Lady, Sandy Rhoden, says she wants to recognize South Dakotans who bring a positive light to their respective communities. The
One Person Dead After Single-Vehicle Crash In Pennington County
(Pennington County, SD) — A single-vehicle crash east of Rapid City has left one person dead. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says the accident happened yesterday on Bradsky Road after a vehicle veered off the
Rare Earths and Agriculture: Hidden Links in a Global Minerals Battle
The fight over rare earth minerals between the United States and China may seem worlds away from American agriculture, but these elements already play a quiet role on some farms—and could soon matter much more. Rare earth
Agricultural Drone Market Soaring Amid Cybersecurity Challenges
The global agricultural drone market is on track to exceed $29 billion by 2033, according to new data from Research Intelo. The market, which was valued at $4.7 billion in 2024, continues to demonstrate strong growth as
Dry Spell Tightens Grip on the Midwest
From the Dakotas to the Ohio Valley, a stubborn dry spell is tightening its grip on the Midwest. What began as patchy late-season dryness has deepened into a broad regional drought, leaving cracked fields, dusty skies, and