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Farm
3 months ago
Rounds Asks Agriculture Secretary to Promote Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today sent a letter to U.S. Secretary […]

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Farm
3 months ago
Salem Council Weighs Proposal to Allow Backyard Chickens

The Salem City Council is once again weighing the possibility of allowing backyard chickens. A resident presented a proposal at this week’s meeting outlining strict rules—permits, a six-hen cap, no roosters, and neighbor approval.

Farm
4 months ago
Dakotafest Seeks Nominations for the 2025 Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year Award

EAGAN, MN (MITCHELLNOW) – IDEAg Group LLC., producers of Dakotafest, seeks nominations for the sixth-annual […]

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Weather
4 months ago
South Dakota Sees Major Drought Improvement Across 14 Counties, Extreme Drought Shrinks

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The South Dakota Drought Monitor, updated weekly, shows parts of 14 counties […]

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Weather
4 months ago
Recent Rain Boosts River Levels Across South Dakota

Recent steady rainfall has boosted river levels across South Dakota, with the Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls rising about a foot since last month. Many rivers and streams statewide have returned to normal or above-normal flows.

Government
4 months ago
SECRETARY OF STATE ANNOUNCES 2025 Q1 SOUTH DAKOTA ECONOMIC REPORT

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) – Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson is excited to announce the […]

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5 months ago
Lake County Pipeline Petitions Rejected

Opponents of the proposed carbon capture pipeline in Lake County, South Dakota, are weighing their next steps after the County Commission rejected petitions for a public vote on pipeline-related ordinances.

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Farm
5 months ago
South Dakota Leads Nation In Hemp Harvesting

South Dakota now leads the nation in industrial hemp processing and fiber production, with significant growth reported in 2024. According to the USDA, farmers planted 3,900 acres and harvested 13.6 million pounds of hemp, primarily for fiber use.

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5 months ago
DANR To Recognize Longstanding SD Farms

South Dakota is honoring the legacy of generational agriculture through its Century Farm and Ranch Program, announced by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources in partnership with the South Dakota Farm Bureau.

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Agriculture
5 months ago
Grass Fire Near Mitchell Airport Contained

A fast-moving grass fire erupted northeast of Mitchell Regional Airport on Wednesday, drawing a multi-departmental response from Mitchell, Ethan, and Letcher fire crews. Driven by high winds and warm weather, the blaze spanned nearly a mile and scorched multiple fields before being contained with the help of a local farmer creating firebreaks.