Animal Feedlots Causing Division in Bon Homme County
April 20, 2016 Opponents of large animal feeding operations in Bon Homme County have submitted petitions seeking a moratorium on further permits.
Farming
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April 20, 2016
Effort to Oust State Farmers Union Leaders Meets Opposition
April 20, 2016 South Dakota Farmers Union members in the Aberdeen region have rejected resolutions calling for the removal of three top officials including President Doug Somke.
Group Seeking to Unseat State Farmers Union’s Top Officers
April 15, 2016 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A faction within one of South Dakota's largest agriculture organizations is working to oust top officers and call a special convention.
USDA: Cool Temps Slow Spring Tillage, Small Grain Seeding
April 12, 2016 The U.S. Dept of Ag says South Dakota received little precipitation over the past week, but cool temperatures slowed spring tillage and small grain seeding.
Governor’s Agricultural Summit Planned for Brookings
April 11, 2016 The seventh annual Governor's Agricultural Summit hosted by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture will be held June 1-2 in Brookings.
Plant OK’D for One-Time Use of Wastewater for Irrigation
April 7, 2016 The DENR is allowing the DemKota Ranch Beef processing plant in Aberdeen to use treated wastewater for irrigation on a one-time basis.
USDA: Rainfall Helps Topsoil, Subsoil Moisture Levels
April 6, 2016 The U.S. Department of Agriculture says most of South Dakota received some precipitation last week, helping topsoil and subsoil moisture levels.
Farm Ownership Transition Program
March 28, 2016 There is a program underway to connect farmers who want to get out of the business with farmers wanting in.
USDA: Warmth Melts Snow Cover, Benefits Calving, Lambing
March 1, 2016 The Department of Agriculture says warmer weather during the latter part of February has decreased snow cover substantially and benefited calving and lambing.
Group Wants Bigger Turkey Populations, Happy Landowners
February 25, 2016 South Dakota wildlife officials say wild turkey populations are lower than desired in nearly every county in the state.
