Agriculture

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President Donald Trump’s on again, off again trade war is on pause for 90-days. But lingering concern over tariffs brings light to how international markets touch South Dakota in both large industry and small business.

While President Trump has walked back some of his proposed tariffs, some still remain in place. Particularly, on China, a major agricultural trading partner.

With grant dollars being cut or frozen by multiple federal agencies, many local organizations are struggling to look to what’s next or how to continue.Some of the most underserved areas in South Dakota rely on funding for food and other commodities. That includes some Native American communities.

A court-appointed receiver is filing contempt in court against a Canadian-owned swine operation in South Dakota.

A new report suggests South Dakota farmers are expected to plant a near-record amount of corn this spring.

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.