Farm News
Teens from Watertown and Henry charged after intentionally hitting pregnant cow with a vehicle
Two 16 year-old boys from Watertown and Henry face criminal charges after authorities saw a video they posted on social media. Codington County Chief Deputy Sheriff Brent Solum says the video shows the two boys in a vehicle intentionally swerving to hit a cow that was attempting to cross a road southeast of Watertown. ...
16h ago
Federal agencies release guidance on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credit
APRIL 30, 2024: The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released (April 30, 2024) guidance on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Credit established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda to create good-paying jobs and reduce climate po...
Apr 30, 2024
South Dakota FFA Proficiency Winners Recognized
South Dakota FFA members were recognized at the 96th South Dakota State FFA Convention for excellence in developing career-specific skills through their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Proficiency projects. The FFA Agricultural Proficiency Awards recognize members who have developed their skills and abilities ...
Apr 30, 2024
Retail Food Price Inflation Varied Geographically in 2023
Retail food price inflation varied by locality in 2023, according to USDA's Economic Research Service. New data shows food-at-home, or grocery prices, rose the fastest last year in Houston, Texas, by 7.8 percent, followed by Boston, Massachusetts, at seven percent. In contrast, food-at-home prices declined by 1.3 perce...
Apr 30, 2024
Planting pace in South Dakota currently well above five-year average
APRIL 30, 2024: For the week ending April 28, 2024, there were 3.7 days suitable for fieldwork in South Dakota, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 1% very short, 13% short, 75% adequate, and 11% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 2% very short, 16% sh...
Apr 30, 2024
Trade Associations Ask EPA to Meet Important November Deadline for E15
APRIL 30, 2024: Trade associations representing feedstock providers, advanced biofuel producers, and low-carbon fuel customers want EPA to propose and finalize robust 2026 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes by November's deadline. The groups' letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan highlights...
Apr 30, 2024
USDA authorizes Emergency CRP Grazing to provide feed for livestock in fire-ravaged areas
The USDA has authorized the release of emergency haying and grazing of Conservation Reserve Program acres nationwide to livestock producers affected by the wildfires in Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. "Many ranchers in those states impacted by the recent wildfires are in need of grazing acres and hay resources to s...
Apr 30, 2024
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RFA Proud to Join New SAF Coalition at Takeoff
The Renewable Fuels Association is pleased to be a founding member of the SAF Coalition, which launches today (April 30, 2024) as a tool to advocate for the establishment of significant and durable federal policies related to the production, consumption and distribution of sustainable aviation fuel. "Expanding the...
Apr 29, 2024
Food Insecurity in U.S. Households Varies Across Race and Ethnicity
New data from USDA's Economic Research Service finds that food insecurity varies across races and ethnicities. Researchers say that from 2016 to 2021, 11.1 percent of U.S. households experienced food insecurity, meaning they had difficulty providing enough food for all their members because of a lack of resources. Over...
Apr 29, 2024
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New digital Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool launches nationwide
Fertilizer recommendations can vary widely across state lines, which is a management challenge for producers working in multiple states. To meet that need, South Dakota State University Extension and project partners are proud to announce the nationwide release of the Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool (FRST), a de...
Apr 29, 2024