Rising Costs and Global Competition Push U.S. Agriculture Toward Breaking Point
Memphis, Tennessee – U.S. farmer competitiveness in the global marketplace, the cost-price squeeze of inputs and commodity prices, and market consolidation and corporate power, were top of mind concerns for most individuals responding to a recent survey
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in North Dakota Impacted by Winter Storms
(Fargo, N.D.) – Agricultural operations in North Dakota have been significantly impacted by recent winter storms. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these
United States Hog Inventory Up Slightly
(Washington D.C.) – As of Mar.1, there were 74.3 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up slightly from March 2025 but down 1% from Dec. 1, 2025, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published
Pennington County Emergency Management Launches Wildfire Preparedness Campaign
(Pennington County, SD) — Pennington County is launching a wildfire preparedness campaign following serious wildfires in the Black Hills. The campaign is a week-long effort to sound the alarm before wildfire season officially begins. Emergency management teams
Sturgis City Council Sets Special Mayoral Election For June 2nd
(Sturgis, SD) — Sturgis will elect its fourth mayor since 2024 on June 2nd. City Council members set the June 2nd date during a special council meeting on Wednesday. They are not appointing an interim replacement for
New Law Addresses EMS Funding In South Dakota
(Pierre, SD) — Emergency medical service companies are hoping a new law will relieve their financial stress. A bill passed by Governor Rhoden this week creates a task force to assess how EMS funding can be improved.
Pennington County Authorities Believe Accidental Shooting Killed A 10-Year-Old
(Pennington County, SD) — Authorities say a ten-year-old is dead after an accidental gunshot wound on Sunday. Deputies were called to a home near Owanka on Sunday for reports that a child was shot. Despite efforts from
State Prosecutors Targeting Fraud Cases
(Sully County, SD) — Prosecutors are ramping up pressure on those who commit fraud in South Dakota. In one such case in Sully County, there are allegations of a crop insurance fraud scheme worth one-point-three million dollars.