South Dakota Farm Bureau

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.

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins says mass deportations of undocumented immigrants will be done everywhere, including farm country. She says the plan is to have a 100% American workforce. However, those in the ag industry question what this would look like in practice.

A new wave of federal direct assistance to ag producers offering relief at a time prices are low, and inputs are high. But some of the state’s industry leaders worry it signals a shift farmers won’t like.

The bulk of South Dakota’s exports are more in the crosshairs of a tariff war with three of the United States’ largest trading partners. This comes as state lawmakers are putting the finishing touches on a tight budget.

With President Donald Trump threatening tariffs on both Mexico and Canada, there are big implications on South Dakota’s agricultural economy.

Two South Dakota agriculture organizations are watching potential upcoming tariffs closely. President-elect Donald Trump is vowing tariffs on goods imported into the country. Both groups remember Trump’s trade war during his first administration.

The South Dakota Farm Bureau hosted a panel discussion on farm bill status, agricultural market access and trade, biofuels, and labeling.

Ranches and Farms which have been continually owned for over 100 years are eligible to apply for recognition during the 2024 state fair.

Sen. Mike Rounds is leading an effort to overturn a decision by the Biden administration allowing beef imports from Paraguay.

A South Dakota ranch with some historical roots offers a unique view of Badlands National Park.