Agriculture

Livestock farmers say allegations against the meatpacking industry for unfair business practices are beginning to pick up steam at the national level.

Despite little movement, the ag community continues to ask for a new, five-year Farm Bill. However, producers aren’t hearing much optimism around the prospect.

Some South Dakota farmers and ranchers recently took to Capitol Hill to voice their concerns about trade impacts on the ag community.

State Veterinarian Dr. Beth Thompson says it doesn’t appear the bird flu is spreading from flock to flock.

A Governor-led trip to the United Kingdom and Ireland looked to expand trade opportunities for South Dakota businesses.

South Dakota has the highest rate of foodborne illnesses in the nation, according to a new study.

As conservation farming practices continue to grow in popularity, many are looking to states like South Dakota to keep farmland healthy and workable for the future.

Visitors may notice something different at the World’s Only Corn Palace: faces plastered on the walls and the words “In Mitchell, conservation is tradition. Protect it.”

As immigration crackdowns continue under the Trump administration, agriculture leaders have expressed some anxiety about undocumented workers in the industry. While South Dakota’s congressional delegation acknowledged the need for labor reform, there’s no quick or simple solution.

Gov. Larry Rhoden is leading a trade mission to the United Kingdom and Ireland this week in hopes to expand opportunities for South Dakota businesses.