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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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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.

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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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Troubled South Dakota Grain Elevator Loses License

Associated Press — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:13:25 +0000

The Public Utilities Commission in late March suspended the grain-buyer and grain-warehouse licenses of the Gregory Farmers Elevator.

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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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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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