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Study: Drought, Other Factors Weigh on Livestock

Associated Press — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:39:35 +0000

A study from the South Dakota Center for Farm/Ranch Business Management says drought and other factors made the livestock business financially difficult last year.

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Troubled South Dakota Grain Elevator Loses License

Associated Press — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:13:25 +0000

The Public Utilities Commission in late March suspended the grain-buyer and grain-warehouse licenses of the Gregory Farmers Elevator.

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Cold Weather Affects Farmers in Eastern South Dakota

Associated Press — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:29:35 +0000

Continued below normal temperatures limited the ability for fieldwork in eastern portions of South Dakota.

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South Dakota Lawmakers Consider Livestock Inspection Fees

Associated Press — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:19:33 +0000

PIERRE - A legislative panel is reviewing the state Brand Board's decision to increase the fee for livestock inspections designed to prevent the theft of cattle, horses and mules in western South Dakota.

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Below Normal Temps Provide Few Days for Fieldwork

Associated Press — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:08:04 +0000

SIOUX FALLS - Below normal temperatures have limited the ability for snow to melt and kept soil temperatures at or below freezing across South Dakota.

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South Dakota Livestock Doing Well Despite Drought

Associated Press — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:26:19 +0000

SIOUX FALLS - Livestock are doing well in most areas of South Dakota despite drought-reduced feed and stock water supplies.

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South Dakota Agriculture Department Holding Final Week of Forums

Associated Press — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:38:05 +0000

PRESHO - The South Dakota Department of Agriculture is hosting its final week of forums focusing on the next generation of farmers and ranchers.

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South Dakota Agriculture Department Helps Beginning Farmers

Associated Press — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:15:04 +0000

PIERRE - The South Dakota Agriculture Department says it can help beginning farmers buy land at lower interest rates through a bond program.

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South Dakota Farmers Urged to Check for Japanese Beetles

Associated Press — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:01:10 +0000

BROOKINGS - An entomologist says South Dakota farmers need to check their corn and soybean fields this year for Japanese beetles.

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Raw Milk Testing Rules Being Clarified in South Dakota

Associated Press — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:19:13 +0000

RAPID CITY - South Dakota's Agriculture Department is drafting new rules for the testing of raw milk.

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