Agriculture

Spring planting is off to a fast start in South Dakota.

The Trump Administration is dropping charges over a land dispute against a West River South Dakota family.

The ongoing trade war serves as a reminder of how important international trade is to the agriculture industry. But one South Dakota business leader said he’s “cautiously optimistic” there’s an area that could benefit from tariff negotiations: the ethanol industry.

Industrial hemp farming continues to expand in South Dakota.

From the field to the classroom, FFA opens doors to all kinds of careers—not just farming. Meet the students and teachers from South Dakota’s most decorated chapter and see how it’s shaping their futures.

President Donald Trump’s on again, off again trade war is on pause for 90-days. But lingering concern over tariffs brings light to how international markets touch South Dakota in both large industry and small business.

While President Trump has walked back some of his proposed tariffs, some still remain in place. Particularly, on China, a major agricultural trading partner.

With grant dollars being cut or frozen by multiple federal agencies, many local organizations are struggling to look to what’s next or how to continue.Some of the most underserved areas in South Dakota rely on funding for food and other commodities. That includes some Native American communities.

A court-appointed receiver is filing contempt in court against a Canadian-owned swine operation in South Dakota.

A new report suggests South Dakota farmers are expected to plant a near-record amount of corn this spring.