Jerry Oster Named 2024 Governor’s Ag Ambassador
PIERRE S.D. – Jerry Oster of Yankton is the 2024 Governor’s Ag Ambassador Award recipient. Jerry will be recognized on Wednesday, June 12, as part […]
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DEXtravaganza CONCERT ANNOUNCED
The DEX (Dakota Events Complex has not been open for a year yet and the first”s continue. The grand opening event of the DEX as […]
ROBERTS HOSTS DEX RIBBON CUTTING
Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Hunter Roberts was on hand Thursday for the ribbon cutting of the Dakota Events […]
SDDA Classifies Dicamba Products as Restricted Use Pesticides
As of April 30, 2018, all pesticide products containing only dicamba, and having agricultural use labels, sold in South Dakota are classified as restricted use […]
General Mills Plans Large Organic Farm Near Pierre
It will be South Dakota’s largest organic crop farm – Gunsmoke Farms – near Pierre. General Mills will convert 34-thousand acres – more than 50 […]
State to Release Label and Application Rules for Dicamba in 2018
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture will soon officially release the label and application rules for dicamba use next year. Secretary Mike Jaspers says they […]
Over 80 Ranchers Apply For Hay Lottery In South Dakota
North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana State Ag Department officials are teaming up with a hay lottery that will be conducted in each state. The […]
Deadline for SD 100, 125 and 150 Year Farm & Ranch Recognition is Approaching
The deadline is coming up for longstanding South Dakota farm and ranch families to be recognized at this year’s State Fair. Families who’ve enjoyed ownership […]