Governor Rhoden Property Tax Relief Bill Moves Through Senate
(Pierre, SD) — The state Senate is advancing Governor Rhoden’s proposed changes to property taxes. The bill passed out of the Senate on a 20-to-14 vote. It would give counties an option to enact a half-cent sales
Crooks City Council Sets Public Meeting On Smithfield Foods’ Move
(Crooks, SD) — The Crooks City Council is hosting a public meeting over Smithfield Foods’ move on March 9th. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Crooks Community Center. Smithfield’s announcement to move from its
South Dakota Legislature Hits Crossover Day
PIERRE — Tuesday is crossover day at the South Dakota Capitol — Day 27 of 38 — when bills must pass their chamber of origin or die for the session. House members consider HB 1308, which would
Rollins Highlights Export Gains, Cost Relief and Safety Net Expansion at USDA Ag Outlook Forum
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins used last week’s USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum to paint a cautiously optimistic picture of the farm economy, even as producers continue to navigate tight margins, soft price forecasts for 2026, and renewed trade
Exports Shattered Records in 2025
New data released by the Renewable Fuels Association indicates the value of U.S. ethanol industry exports climbed to an all-time high of $7.6 billion in 2025. That growth was driven by record-setting volumes, including 2.18 billion gallons
Feedlot Inventories and Placements Post Year-Over-Year Declines in Latest Cattle on Feed Report
Cattle on feed numbers moved lower to start February, with both total inventories and new placements trending below year-ago levels, according to the latest Cattle on Feed report from USDA. The report showed approximately 11.5 million head
DMC Signup Deadline Approaches February 26
Dairy producers have just days remaining to enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage Program, with signup set to close this Thursday, February 26. The National Milk Producers Federation is encouraging farmers across the country to take advantage
USDA Opens Enrollment for $12 Billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
Enrollment is now underway for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, a new effort aimed at delivering billions of dollars in direct support to producers navigating continued economic stress in agriculture. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that the