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Harvest wraps up in Aberdeen area, dry conditions worry farmers
Weather conditions were great for harvest this fall across most of eastern South Dakota. Never knowing when that may change,……
Lawsuit filed to block new electronic reporting requirements for cattle
A group of ranchers and organizations representing cattlemen has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture, asking a……
Andover family builds meat processing facility to capture niche market
Taste is one of the driving forces in choosing the main course for dinner. As consumers seek meat packed with……
Electronic cattle tagging a ‘slippery slope’ to Big Brother government, political leaders say
RAPID CITY – The adoption of a new rule mandated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health……
New website helps consumers connect with local ag producers
PIERRE — It’s no secret that consumers are hungry for safe, healthy, sustainable, locally grown food. South Dakota’s small scale……
Brookings firm has bird flu vaccine for cattle, but federal bureaucracy in the way
In 2015, the federal government issued a challenge to the animal health industry — come up with technology that would……
Business roundup: February openings include LaRue’s, Heads to Tails pet boutique
A much-awaited bakery/restaurant is just a few weeks away from opening. LaRue’s at the Ward Hotel, 104 S. Main St.,……
DemKota working to improve processing procedures after ‘egregious’ violations
Federal inspectors are closely watching activities at Aberdeen’s DemKota Ranch Beef processing plant. The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued what’s…
$8.3B in crop insurance payouts to South Dakota farmers: A cost of climate change
South Dakota farmers have received nearly $10 billion in payouts from the Federal Crop Insurance Corp. over roughly the past……
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