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.
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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.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, along with the Attorneys General of Iowa and Nebraska, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, and Securities and Exchange Commission requesting an investigation into large refineries that may be circumventing the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program.
Mitchell’s world-famous Corn Palace isn’t just a quirky landmark — it’s a living tribute to the farmers and families who built the city’s agricultural legacy. Learn how this iconic facade continues to honor South Dakota’s heartland roots.
The blaze, determined to be accidental, followed the farm incident. Responding agencies included the Langford Fire Department, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, and the South Dakota State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Top South Dakota FFA members are preparing to compete at the 2025 National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis next week.