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Swine Operation Set to Open South of Mount Vernon

Associated Press — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:31:36 +0000

A 5,000-sow swine operation is set to open south of Mount Vernon.

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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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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South Dakota Livestock Doing Well Despite Drought

Associated Press — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:26:19 +0000

SIOUX FALLS - Livestock are doing well in most areas of South Dakota despite drought-reduced feed and stock water supplies.

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Red Meat Production Down 20 Percent from January

Associated Press — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:54:47 +0000

SIOUX FALLS - February commercial red meat production in South Dakota was down 20 percent from January.

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South Dakota Agriculture Department Holding Final Week of Forums

Associated Press — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:38:05 +0000

PRESHO - The South Dakota Department of Agriculture is hosting its final week of forums focusing on the next generation of farmers and ranchers.

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South Dakota Ag Department Holding Forums This Week

Associated Press — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:23:43 +0000

MITCHELL - The South Dakota Department of Agriculture is hosting three forums this week focusing on the next generation of farmers and ranchers.

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Venereal Disease Detected in Dewey County Cattle Herd

Associated Press — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:43:32 +0000

RAPID CITY - The South Dakota Animal Industry Board says some cases of a bovine venereal disease have been confirmed in a Dewey County cattle herd.

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USDA – Red Meat Production Up In South Dakota

Associated Press — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:31:23 +0000

SIOUX FALLS - The U.S. Department of Agriculture says red meat production in South Dakota is up 11 percent compared to a year ago.

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