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Early spring for some SD farmers, dry conditions affect wheat

Monday, April 7

It’s been an early spring for some farmers in South Dakota. Chet Edinger farms in Davison County says the spring wheat got planted in March and some fertilizer has been applied. “We got a lot of stuff done and then, the rain came at... Read More.

New eminent domain law gets mixed feedback from SD ag

Friday, March 14

South Dakota agriculture has mixed reactions to the recent statewide ban of using eminent domain for carbon pipelines. South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke says the organization supports the ban and landowners deserve a fair, decent meeting with companies coming into the state.... Read More.

Eminent domain bill advances to SD Senate

Monday, March 3

A bill banning the use of eminent domain for carbon pipelines in South Dakota will advance to the Senate floor. On Monday, the South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee voted House Bill 1052 out of committee and it’s expected to be heard in the... Read More.

Bill banning lab-grown protein dies in SD Senate

Friday, February 21

A bill that would have banned the sale of lab-grown protein for 10 years in South Dakota has failed in the Senate. A second vote was considered after a tie vote on Wednesday, but lawmakers decided not to consider the measure again. In a... Read More.

Lab-grown protein must be labeled in SD

Friday, February 14

A new law in South Dakota requires lab-grown protein to be labeled. Governor Larry Rhoden has signed House Bill 1022, which says cell cultured protein or products containing cell cultured protein must feature the words cell cultured or lab grown. It must be clearly... Read More.