National Farmers Union recognized Harding County ranchers, Jason and Kaeloni Latham for their leadership and outreach efforts today (March 10, 2025) with the Bruce Miller Membership Award during the National …
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PIERRE, SD. – Bovine tuberculosis (TB) has been confirmed in South Dakota for the first time since 2021. According to State Veterinarian Dr. Beth Thompson, the infected steer was initially …
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When the Trump Administration moves into the White House in January, it will include prominent leaders and political influencers from Northern Ag Country. President-Elect Donald Trump picked Kristi Noem as …
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Lower courts in South Dakota erred in ruling Summit Carbon Solutions is a common carrier able to exercise eminent domain to acquire and inspect land for a planned 2,000-mile carbon …
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Broad Agriculture Support for Legislation to Reform Livestock Disaster Aid Program
by Colter BrownSeveral agriculture stakeholders across the nation are showing support for legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) which offers producers fairer market prices for livestock disaster …
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Cattle Industry Leaders Disgusted by Federal Charges Brought Against SD Ranchers
by Brett McRaeLeaders of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council were not happy about the indictment of Charles and Heather Maude, family ranchers in western South Dakota. The …
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in South Dakota Dairy Herd
by Brett McRaePIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) and the Animal Industry Board (AIB) have received confirmation from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) …
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As fertilizer prices spiked dramatically from 2017 to 2022 and more farmers across the U.S. adopted conservation practices, the latest Ag Census data shows that total overall commercial fertilizer applications …
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Republicans and Democrats Come Together to Overturn Biden Administration Beef Import Decision
by Andy SchwabAs part of their continued efforts to support American ranchers and ensure the safety of consumers, U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) announced today that they will …
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing Weaned Calf Risk Protection, a new insurance option for livestock producers in several states. This policy, offered by USDA’s Risk Management Agency …
