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Warmer Temperatures Help South Dakota Farmers

Associated Press — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:34:00 +0000

Warmer weather across South Dakota helped farmers make good progress on their crops last week.

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Cooler Temperatures Slows Planting of Row Crops

Associated Press — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:02:35 +0000

Unseasonably cool temperatures across South Dakota slowed planting of row crops and pasture growth.

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Safety Courses Offered to Young South Dakota Farm Workers

Associated Press — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:39:03 +0000

South Dakota State University Extension is offering training courses for young South Dakotans who plan to work on farms this summer.

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Winter Wheat Prices Down 1 Cent from Last Month

Associated Press — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:05:53 +0000

The April preliminary winter wheat price in South Dakota is down a penny from last month but up more than a dollar from a year ago.

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Warmer Weather Improves Farm Conditions in South Dakota

Associated Press — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:02:30 +0000

Pastures are beginning to turn green following warm weather and sunshine in South Dakota.

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Study: Drought, Other Factors Weigh on Livestock

Associated Press — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:39:35 +0000

A study from the South Dakota Center for Farm/Ranch Business Management says drought and other factors made the livestock business financially difficult last year.

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No Serious Injuries in Hog Barn Fire in Parkston

Associated Press — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:29:31 +0000

Investigators believe electrical problems in a light fixture sparked a barn fire at a hog production facility in southeastern South Dakota.

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Cold Weather Affects Farmers in Eastern South Dakota

Associated Press — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:29:35 +0000

Continued below normal temperatures limited the ability for fieldwork in eastern portions of South Dakota.

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New State Ag Secretary Named

Gene Hetland — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:32:27 +0000

Governor Dennis Daugaard says he is appointing Lucas Lentsch of Pierre to replace Walt Bones as Secretary of Agriculture.
The Governor announced that Bones is retiring after more than two years on the job to return to his farming operation near Parker

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South Dakota Lawmakers Consider Livestock Inspection Fees

Associated Press — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:19:33 +0000

PIERRE - A legislative panel is reviewing the state Brand Board's decision to increase the fee for livestock inspections designed to prevent the theft of cattle, horses and mules in western South Dakota.

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