South Dakota Farm, Ranch Land Drops in Value per AcreSouth Dakota Farm, Ranch Land Drops in Value per AcreThe average value of farm and ranch land in South Dakota has dropped for the first time in at least a quarter century.Associated PressAssociated Press
Rain Hampers HarvestsRain Hampers HarvestsHeavy rain in eastern South Dakota over the past week put a temporary halt to the corn and soybean harvests in that region.Associated PressAssociated Press
South Dakota Sees Big Jump in Winter Wheat ProductionSouth Dakota Sees Big Jump in Winter Wheat ProductionSouth Dakota saw a big jump in winter wheat production this year, thanks to a record yield.Associated PressAssociated Press
Ruling in 2013 Storm-Related Case Prompts Policy ReviewsRuling in 2013 Storm-Related Case Prompts Policy ReviewsDozens of ranchers are reportedly revising their insurance policies following a South Dakota Supreme Court ruling.Associated PressAssociated Press
New Smartphone Device Could Help FarmersNew Smartphone Device Could Help FarmersResearchers at M.I.T. have created a new device that could help farmers scientifically pinpoint the freshness of their crop.Chad McKenzieChad McKenzie
Soybeans Are A Big Deal Soybeans Are A Big Deal Buyers from China have committed to buy nearly $1.8 billion worth of U.S. soy, totaling 146 million bushels of U.S. soybeans. Mark TasslerMark Tassler
Kelly Milks a Cow, Checks It off Her Bucket ListKelly Milks a Cow, Checks It off Her Bucket ListI finally got to cross an item off of my bucket list. I got to milk a cow at the Turner County Fair.Kelly NybergKelly Nyberg
EPA Could Cost Farmers EPA Could Cost Farmers A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on atrazine could cost the corn industry $2.5 billion in yield losses and increased input costs.Mark TasslerMark Tassler
South Dakota Crop ReportSouth Dakota Crop ReportThe Agriculture Department has released its weekly crop report for the state.Mark TasslerMark Tassler
$32 Million Grain Terminal Opens $32 Million Grain Terminal Opens A $32 million grain terminal has opened for business at BrittonAssociated PressAssociated Press