Agriculture

A federal judge is appointing a receiver to oversee a Canadian-owned swine operation in South Dakota after its bank alleged a check kiting scheme.

Although Canada has not yet put a tariff on American corn, some worry if it will be included in the next round of retaliatory tariffs.The country is laying out all options. Some of South Dakota’s top exports to Canada are on the chopping block.

South Dakota, the nation's third-largest honey producer, saw a drop in honey production last year.

The United States is going back and forth with Canada and Mexico on tariffs and retaliatory tariffs, which could affect South Dakota exports. South Dakota’s lone congressman, Dusty Johnson, said the tariff conflict should be used to gain more market access.

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.

South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds is asking the USDA to clarify its crop insurance requirements for disaster programs.

Registration for the 2025 Governor’s Ag Summit is now open.

The most recent meeting of the Senate Ag and Natural Resources committee brought out a who’s-who of the state’s major players in farm and ranchland. The topic: the ever-embattled state Brand Board.

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.

A bill adding a member to the Animal Industry Board advances out of committee.