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For the most part, the report can be viewed as in line with expectations for on feed and marketings numbers.

Placements higher in COF report, supplies still tight

February 26, 2024
Agriculture

WASHINGTON, D.C. – – Friday’s Cattle on Feed report came out exactly as analysts predicted with total on-feed numbers and marketings being at 100% and placements coming in sharply lower than a year ago. According to DTN Livestock Analyst ShayLe Stewart, “Analysts’ estimates ranged anywhere from 81.6% of a year ago to 94% at the […]

Erin DeHaan will spearhead research efforts aimed at bolsters the beef industry in South Dakota.

SDSU

New SDSU Extension Beef Specialist comes to West River

February 22, 2024
Agriculture

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Bringing expertise and enthusiasm to a new role, Nebraska native Erin DeHaan has been named the newest South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension Beef Specialist. Positioned at West River Research and Extension in Rapid City, DeHaan, who will also serve as an assistant professor, is set to spearhead research efforts aimed […]

Corporate dairy industry exploding in South Dakota

February 17, 2024
Agriculture

PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem’s unwavering commitment to expanding South Dakota’s dairy industry has yielded remarkable growth, as confirmed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in January 2024. The state’s dairy cow count has surged to 208,000, a staggering 70.5% increase since 2019. Governor Noem expressed pride in the dedication of South […]

Protests have been a common occurrence over the building of carbon dioxide pipelines in states, including in South Dakota.

Lawmaker:”Tell The Federal Government To Go Pound Sand”

February 16, 2024
Agriculture, News

PIERRE, S.D. — All parties involved in a piece of legislation over a controversial subject in South Dakota are attempting to reach a compromise. That’s the hope of SB201 in trying to find common ground. There are the state’s ethanol plants and Summit Carbon Solutions on one side, and landowners and local government officials who […]

South Dakota Farmers Union recognizes Minority Leader Oren Lesmeister (left) and Majority Leader Will Mortenson (far right) for their dedication to serving South Dakota’s family farmers and ranchers with the Service to Agriculture Award, pictured here with Karla Hofhenke, SDFU Executive Director.

SDFU

Lesmeister, Mortenson for Service to Agriculture Award

February 16, 2024
Agriculture

PIERRE, S.D. – Two champions of agriculture, Oren Lesmeister, Parade, S.D., and Will Mortenson, Ft. Pierre, S.D., who are also legislators were recognized by the South Dakota Farmers Union this week when they were presented with the Service to Agriculture Award. “These two leaders worked diligently together during the 2023 legislative session ensuring their colleagues […]

This BQA training represents an excellent opportunity for beef and dairy farmers and ranchers in the state to enhance their knowledge and skills, ultimately contributing to the production of high-quality beef.

SDSU Extension

Beef Quality Assurance Training Offered In Bison, S.D.

February 16, 2024
Agriculture

BISON, S.D. – Ranchers interested in Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Certification and the benefits it provides, can attend a training session coming up in Bison. The BQA program is a cornerstone for producers seeking to ensure the well-being of their cattle and the quality of the beef they produce. It connects participants with the latest […]

This funding will support 74 projects in 16 states, building on proven programs and partnerships to protect wildlife and natural resource use while creating good-paying jobs to strengthen communities.

Regional BLM projects benefit in ecosystem restoration

February 14, 2024
Agriculture

BELLE FOURCHE, S.D.– Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Field Offices in South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming (among other states ) are part of a $41 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for ecosystem restoration. This funding will support 74 projects in 16 states, building on proven programs and partnerships to protect wildlife […]

The NASDA says federal funding continues to be reduced – challenging the solvency of state programs. It says Congress and USDA must ensure consistent and reliable funding is available to sustain state meat and poultry inspection programs.

Ag Agencies Want Federal Cost-Share To Stay Solvent

February 14, 2024
Agriculture

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the 2024 Winter Policy Conference, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) members passed an action item emphasizing the need to resume full federal cost-share for state meat and poultry inspection programs in the midst of what the organization says is a recent reduction in federal funding that is […]

Security concerns and the Chinese surveillance balloon incident seem to be driving the current push to restrict foreign ownership of U.S. farmland, observers say.

Iowa Capital Dispatch

SD ag official says Chinese spies have been in state

February 12, 2024
Agriculture

PIERRE, S.D. – During testimony last week on a bill to ban ownership of agricultural land by foreigners from six countries, a state official told lawmakers that Chinese spies visited South Dakota two years ago. Hunter Roberts is the head of the state’s Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. He testified to the state House Agriculture […]

There is an opportunity to rebuild U.S. numbers to compete against imported lamb and match demand, as feeder and slaughter lamb prices are forecasted to increase 3% to 7% in 2024 and 2025.

Sheep, lamb numbers decline, opportunity for growth

February 12, 2024
Agriculture

FARGO, N.D. – The all sheep and lamb inventory in the U.S. on Jan. 1 totaled 5.03 million head, down 2% from 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report indicated a year-over-year decrease of 2% in North Dakota, 3% in Minnesota and 9% in South Dakota. “U.S. lamb […]

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