South Dakota House Approves Hemp BillSouth Dakota House Approves Hemp BillThe Governor had requested that lawmakers hold off on legalizing hemp this year.Associated PressAssociated PressDave RobertsDave Roberts
Push for E15 Ethanol Moves ForwardPush for E15 Ethanol Moves ForwardSome good news for corn growers and the ethanol industry has surfaced as forward progress continues for E15.Mark TasslerMark Tassler
Farm Rescue Accepting Spring Crop-planting Aid ApplicationsFarm Rescue Accepting Spring Crop-planting Aid ApplicationsThe Plains farm aid nonprofit Farm Rescue is accepting applications for spring crop-planting assistance.Associated PressAssociated Press
South Dakota Taking Nominations for Governor’s Ag Ambassador AwardSouth Dakota Taking Nominations for Governor’s Ag Ambassador AwardNominations are due by May 17.Dave RobertsDave Roberts
Farm Groups Defend Crop Insurance BudgetFarm Groups Defend Crop Insurance BudgetAmerica’s agricultural community joined forces to ensure that the crop insurance program receives the full funding that it requires to be successful.Mark TasslerMark Tassler
South Dakota Man Wins National AwardSouth Dakota Man Wins National AwardPaul Casper, from Lake Preston, South Dakota, was the winner of the Pinnacle Award from the American Soybean AssociationMark TasslerMark Tassler
Introducing The KG&G Cattle CompanyIntroducing The KG&G Cattle CompanyI am now co-owner of the KG&G Cattle Company. We have an entire herd. Two calves constitutes a herd, right?Randy McDanielRandy McDaniel
Senate Panel Passes Hemp Bill Despite Big Pressure from NoemSenate Panel Passes Hemp Bill Despite Big Pressure from NoemA South Dakota Senate panel approved a bill that would make it legal to grow industrial hemp, despite the governor's assertion that the state isn't ready yet.Associated PressAssociated Press
Governor’s Reluctance Over Industrial Hemp to be TestedGovernor’s Reluctance Over Industrial Hemp to be TestedSouth Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's request that lawmakers hold off on legalizing industrial hemp is about to be tested.Associated PressAssociated Press
Farm Loan Delinquencies Highest in 9 Years as Prices SlumpFarm Loan Delinquencies Highest in 9 Years as Prices SlumpThe nation's farmers are struggling to pay back loans after years of low crop prices and export markets hit by President Donald Trump's tariffs.Associated PressAssociated Press