SD's largest agriculture organization opposes agriculture, environment and natural resources department merger
Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 at 4:05 PM MST
By KEVN Staff
The South Dakota Farmers Union, the state's largest agricultural organization, opposes Gov. Noem's proposal to merge two major state departments.
2021 Black Hills Stock Show will look fairly normal
Updated: Jan. 5, 2021 at 4:41 PM MST
By Miranda O'Bryan
The 2020 Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo was one of Rapid City's last large events before the pandemic hit the United States.
South Dakota Beef Industry Council conducts "thank you" campaign
Updated: Dec. 18, 2020 at 5:37 PM MST
By Austin Goss
The South Dakota Beef Industry Council is honoring front line healthcare workers in a very South Dakota way.
Industrial hemp rules get final approval from South Dakota legislators
Updated: Dec. 7, 2020 at 5:44 PM MST
The South Dakota legislators approved the state's industrial hemp rules on Dec. 7, meaning farmers can grow hemp in the 2021 growing season
Annual Buffalo Auction at Custer State Park
Updated: Nov. 6, 2020 at 3:23 PM MST
By Cali Montana
About 430 bison will be available at the auction.
South Dakota Stockgrowers hold 129th annual convention
The annual gathering covers a range of topics from marketing to meat processing.
SD gets more than $352M in second round of USDA COVID-19 relief
Updated: Oct. 27, 2020 at 1:09 PM MDT
The USDA says more than 14,000 applications were approved in South Dakota.
Hemp legalization continues to move closer in South Dakota
Updated: Oct. 27, 2020 at 7:02 AM MDT
Hemp legalization continues to move along for the Rushmore state.
Meat buying patterns shift in Rapid City, chicken sales up by 500%
By Natalie Cruz
Many South Dakotans raising their own poultry since the start of the pandemic.
South Dakota farmers get to grow hemp in 2021
By KOTA Staff
Hemp can be grown in South Dakota for the 2021 growing season after the United States Department of Agriculture's approval.
Bill introduced by Rep. Johnson aims to reform cattle industry
Updated: Oct. 6, 2020 at 1:47 PM MDT
The PRICE Act bill aims to bring transparency and clarity to the beef business.
Urban chicken ordinance heads to City Council
Updated: Sep. 30, 2020 at 6:11 PM MDT
Reading of the hens ordinance moves on to city council
Northern Hills corn maze is full of Autumn fun
Updated: Sep. 27, 2020 at 11:23 PM MDT
For eight years, a Spearfish family has used some of their farmland for a fun fall adventure.
USDA announces additional $14 billion in coronavirus aid to farmers
Updated: Sep. 18, 2020 at 10:01 AM MDT
By Dakota News Now staff
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is sending an additional $14 billion in aid to farmers and ranchers affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
A look at hemp's potential impact on Wyoming
Updated: Sep. 8, 2020 at 7:06 PM MDT
By Max Crawford
Wyoming farmers will soon harvest their hemp for the first time.
Buffalo Roundup just around the corner
By Chiu-yi Lin
Buffalo Roundup in Custer State Park is not affected by the current pandemic
Decreased Central States Fair attendance shouldn't affect the Stock Show next year
Updated: Aug. 31, 2020 at 4:24 PM MDT
Unlike the fair, the stock show relies less on foot traffic to make the organization money.
Heartland Hemp Association to host event in Fort Pierre
The event comes as South Dakota is on the eve of legalized hemp.
State agriculture department will merge with environment and natural resources department
Gov. Kristi Noem announced the South Dakota Departments of Agriculture and Environment and Natural Resources will merge to form the streamlined South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Ranchers tackle cattle industry issues in Deadwood
By Connor Matteson
According to the South Dakota Beef Industry Council, agriculture is a major contributor to South Dakota's economy, generating over $25 billion dollars in economic activity every year.
South Dakota submits hemp plan to USDA
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture (SDDA) submitted its plan to regulate industrial hemp in South Dakota to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for final approval.
Pandemic causes people to buy more locally produced food
Updated: Aug. 1, 2020 at 5:08 PM MDT
From toilet paper to coins, many things are in high demand during the pandemic. Locally produced food seems to be yet another hot commodity.
'Let it Grow' on Good Morning Black Hills: Tomatoes Pt. 2
Updated: Jul. 31, 2020 at 10:16 AM MDT
Cathie Draine shows us how to grow prize-winning tomatoes.
South Dakota officials say not to plant suspicious seeds from China
Updated: Jul. 28, 2020 at 4:03 PM MDT
Nationwide, there have been reports of packages from China containing unsolicited seeds.
Soon, USDA will release findings on cattle market investigation
By Brianna Schreurs
Conclusions are underway on why the cattle market is unstable, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Greg Ibach.
Ranchers to Burger King: 'stick to flipping hamburgers'
By Dominik W. E. Dausch
Local agricultural leaders are finding a multinational burger chain's initiative to combat a core contributor to global warming - cow farts - difficult to digest.
Black Hills summer horse sale adds new features
Updated: Jun. 28, 2020 at 3:05 PM MDT
There's something new about the Black Hills summer horse sale.
One step towards mandatory country of origin labeling on beef
Updated: May. 22, 2020 at 5:34 PM MDT
Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling for beef products was repealed in 2015.
Rural bankers survey index remains low in face of outbreak
A new survey of bankers in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states inched upward in May from April's record low
Ranchers react to SD Senator Rounds' meat labeling resolution - MCOOL
Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling for foreign beef products has become a contentious issue in South Dakota.
Price discrepancy and foreign sourced meat: problems of cattle market
Despite the large number of livestock in South Dakota and surrounding states, meat can be mixed with foreign sources.
Belle Fourche store owners thank Gov. Noem for not shutting down the state
"I think we all need to be grateful that she gave us the opportunity to make informed decisions," says a store owner.
SD ag secretary steps down, lieutenant gov steps in
Updated: May. 5, 2020 at 3:53 PM MDT
South Dakota's secretary of agriculture has resigned, replaced temporarily by the lieutenant governor.
Facebook page connects meat producers and customers
Updated: Apr. 24, 2020 at 5:17 PM MDT
By Anderley Penwell
South Dakota Meat Producers Facebook page bridges the gap between buyers and sellers.
How is COVID-19 impacting the beef industry?
The president for South Dakota Cattlemen's Association speaks about COVID-19 and how it's impacting ranchers and the beef industry.
Coronavirus relief bill to help South Dakota farmers, ranchers
Updated: Mar. 26, 2020 at 1:29 PM MDT
This legislation would also provide a $9.5 billion emergency appropriation to support certain producers, including livestock producers, affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brazilian beef ban has been lifted allowing imports
Updated: Mar. 3, 2020 at 5:24 PM MST
A three-year ban has been lifted between the U.S. and Brazil.
Rapid City is first Bee City USA affiliate in South Dakota
Updated: Feb. 10, 2020 at 9:09 PM MST
By Sunday Miller
Joining more than 100 bee cities across the nation, Rapid City is the first in South Dakota to become a Bee City USA affiliate.
Charolais cattle all spruced up for the stock show contest
Updated: Feb. 4, 2020 at 8:59 PM MST
A lot of hairspray was used at the Black Hills Stock Show, and it was all for the Charolais.
Farm to table, but what about farm to school?
It's been more than a year since Wall started serving local meat in their school lunches.
Livestock genetics important for ranchers and farmers
The Gold Rush Cattle Genetics Sale at the Black Hills Stock Show is a great purchasing opportunity.
President Trump gets US-Mexico-Canada trade deal to sign
Updated: Jan. 16, 2020 at 10:42 AM MST
The Senate passes the US-Mexico-Canada trade deal, giving President Donald Trump his second economic win in two days.
Trump trade agreement benefits SD ranchers and farmers
President Donald Trump has reached agreements with Japan to improve trade between the two nations.
Cattle producers aim Twitter campaign at President Trump
From fires at packing plants to box beef prices going up, the cattle industry is facing major challenges, spurring a Twitter campaign aimed at our president.
South Dakota's sheep industry on the rise
A Northern Hills town is drawing crowds this week for a growing part of South Dakota's ranching industry
There's a buzz in the Black Hills
Beekeepers in Rapid City are buzzing about a new conference at Western Dakota Tech.
South Dakota's hard-working ranchers face setbacks in recent years
South Dakota Senator John Thune made a visit to Wall Tuesday and spoke with the community about important issues.
Ranchers react to Trump's new trade deal with Japan
By Alexus Davila
President Trump announced a new trade deal with Japan at the G-7 summit in France last weekend that could help the U.S. agricultural industry.
Youth Sheep, Goats and Swine Show
This youth's livestock show had $3,000 dollars in prizes.
Noem has hundreds of questions about industrial hemp
Updated: Aug. 19, 2019 at 12:55 PM MDT
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem continues to urge caution concerning the move to add industrial hemp to the state's agricultural economy.