Joshua Haiar
Business and Economics ReporterBorn and raised in Mitchell, he joined the NAVY as a mass communications specialist after high school and earned his bachelor’s degree in communications and design at USD.
Joshua received a number of awards while serving in the NAVY, including two Navy Achievement Medals for outstanding public affairs work. He's also the recipient of three regional Edward R. Murrows.
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South Dakota’s multi-year drought and wetland drainage practices are resulting in fewer and smaller wetlands. That can result in less opportunity during this year’s duck hunting season. -
As populations decline in rural South Dakota, the demand for rural veterinarians to serve livestock has not. The state vet says a significant portion of today's rural veterinarians are preparing to retire. -
A U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments that could affect South Dakota's ponds, streams, lakes and rivers. -
The case could affect millions of acres of South Dakota prairie potholes, the headwaters of the Missouri River and countless other waterways. -
The approach to public land and resource management is highlighting some differences in the South Dakota governor's race. -
The South Dakota State Veterinarian reports several unvaccinated cattle died in Meade County. An SDSU lab confirmed anthrax as the cause. -
The heritage of outdoor recreation is essential to many South Dakotans. But some worry land use changes and increasing development are threatening that legacy. -
A 'climate-smart' agriculture initiative from the USDA would enhance sustainable practices while focusing on underserved, minority producers. In South Dakota, that largely means tribal ranches and farms. -
Republican Sen. John Thune and Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar introduced legislation to bolster the Conservation Reserve Program including increased payments to farmers. -
New incentives from the USDA aim to encourage farmers to employ 'climate smart' practices. However, those who've employed sustainable methods say they won't see those incentive dollars.
