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SD Specialty Crop Producer of the Year nomination deadline is tomorrow
Tomorrow (Sept. 20, 2022) is the nomination deadline for the 2022 South Dakota Specialty Crop Producer of the Year Award. Producers and members of the public are invited to nominate a farmer who has m...
Jody Heemstra Sep 19, 2022
Purdue University study: Dust explosion incidents increased last year, no fatalities
The annual summary recording nationwide grain dust bin explosions reported nine incidents in 2022. This compares to seven reported incidents in 2021 and a 10-year average of 7.8 explosions annually. K...
Jody Heemstra Mar 01, 2023
Barriers for Emerging Adults Task Force issues final report
The Barriers for Emerging Adults Task Force created by HB 1063 during the 2023 South Dakota Legislative Session has issued its Final Report and Recommendations to the Governor, Chief Justice and South...
Jody Heemstra Nov 13, 2023
Cheyenne River Youth Project provides robust cultural programming during Native American Heritage Month
This year's Native American Heritage Month was a special one for the Cheyenne River Youth Project. Throughout November 2023, Lakota youth ages 4-18 had access to robust cultural programming at both th...
Jody Heemstra Dec 14, 2023
Florida real estate company buying properties in South Dakota's Black Hills
A Miami-based real estate company has purchased nearly $20 million worth of property in South Dakota. Tzadik Properties, LLC has acquired vacation homes, apartments, and a mobile home park in the Blac...
Jody Heemstra Oct 27, 2021 Mark Moz / CC
North Carolina man sentenced in South Dakota for his part in scheme to defraud the IRS; Must self-report by Oct. 17
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022: A federal judge in South Dakota has determined the penalty for a 68 year old Burgaw, North Carolina, man convicted of Conspiracy to Defraud the United States and Attempts to Interf...
Jody Heemstra Sep 30, 2022 Tingey Injury Law Firm / Unsplash
United Nations Launches Green Cities Initiative to End Hunger
A plan by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization seeks to transform agri-food systems, end hunger and improve nutrition in and around cities in a post-COVID-19 era. The Green Cities Init...
Jody Heemstra Sep 23, 2020
Two Key Brain Functions Get Better After Age 50?
A new study shows that some aspects of a person's brain IMPROVE with age, especially after age 50. And it's more involved than just remembering the "back way" to Golden Corral. Researchers f...
Aug 31, 2021 Daniel Steuri / CC
Report examines impact of increased use of non-genetically modified feed
New research shows that greenhouse gas emissions on farms could rise if more U.S. food companies require feed for their livestock and poultry be free from genetically modified ingredients. The report ...
Jody Heemstra Apr 06, 2022 University of Liverpool Faculty of Health & Life Sciences / CC
Definitive Book On Paul McCartney's Early Solo Years
Fans are chomping at the bit for the December 13th publication of The McCartney Legacy: Volume 1: 1969 - 73. The 720-page tome is written by authors Allan Kozinn and Adrian Sinclair and promises the m...
Aug 31, 2022