Dry conditions across South Dakota have led Governor Larry Rhoden to activate the South Dakota Drought Task Force as concerns grow over agriculture and wildfire risks.
Prairie Valley Farms Charolais will hold its final bull sale this April in Platte, marking the end of a four-generation family operation.
South Dakota’s FFA chapters will celebrate National FFA Week Feb. 21-28, 2026, highlighting agricultural education and student leadership. The South Dakota FFA Association includes more than 6,500 members statewide.
New federally funded research suggests soil management choices could help South Dakota hemp farmers keep crops within legal THC limits while improving crop value.
A 55-year-old Lake Norden man died Saturday after being pinned by a tractor on a Hamlin County farm, according to the sheriff’s office.
The 2026 National Red Power Round Up will bring International Harvester collectors and fans from across the country to the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron next summer.
Governor Larry Rhoden told producers at the South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention that he will continue advocating for the state’s agriculture industry in Pierre and Washington, D.C. Rhoden highlighted economic challenges, federal issues, and the resilience of South Dakota’s ag community.
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden reaffirmed his support for the state’s agricultural industry and defended the agricultural property tax system during the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee’s annual Farm Business Banquet. More than 1,000 farmers and ranchers attended the event.
Excerpt:
Creighton University’s latest Rural Mainstreet Index shows the regional farm economy improving modestly last month, though it continues to sit in negative territory. Low commodity prices and rising costs remain major challenges for producers.
The South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development and related boards have approved more than $176 million in projects statewide, supporting growth in agriculture, manufacturing, and small business while creating 175 new full-time jobs.