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.
Small farming communities are facing their toughest economy in five years, according to Creighton University’s Monthly Rural Mainstreet Index.
South Dakota’s Board of Economic Development has approved nearly $3 million in tax relief for a 585-acre solar farm in McCook County, a $10 million state loan to expand Bel Brands’ Brookings cheese plant, and a grant to Ally Dakota Development.
A gas leak at High Plains Processing in Mitchell prompted a fire crew response Sunday after a mower struck a gas line. No injuries were reported.
Farmer celebrated its 25th annual Antique Car and Tractor Parade with over 100 entries, drawing nearly 1,000 spectators to the fall tradition.
South Dakota Rep. Richard Vasgaard, 75, has died in a farming accident near Centerville. Representing District 16, including Lincoln, Turner, and Union counties, Vasgaard was known for his dedication to public service and the agriculture community.
At Dakotafest in Mitchell, Senator Mike Rounds said most Republicans remain supportive of President Trump’s shifting tariff policies, even as Congress holds constitutional authority over trade.