Hemp

The South Dakota House is passing along the bill legalizing industrial hemp.House lawmakers approved the bill 54 to 12 and without debate. There’s a…

The House Ag committee is passing the long awaited industrial hemp bill.The debate could now come down to dollars. Governor Kristi Noem anticipates the…

State lawmakers anticipate a hemp legislation draft will drop this week.Legislative leadership and the governor say they’re working on amendments to the…

In The Moment ... January 15, 2020 Show 734 Hour 2South Dakota is open for business! Governor Kristi Noem highlighted the state's business climate during…

Governor Kristi Noem is indicating she’s willing to work with state lawmakers on an industrial hemp bill this coming session.Noem wants lawmakers to…

This week’s South Dakota news features conversations about the budget address, which includes $9 million in reductions to state agencies, and how South…

A legislative summer study is passing along a bill that establishes a framework for farmers to grow hemp in South Dakota.It’s the group’s first meeting…

Governor Kristi Noem says she will continue to oppose industrial hemp, despite the USDA releasing a framework for states to follow.She says legalizing…

The USDA is releasing a draft version of its rules for a hemp production program.The rules provide a framework for hemp production across the country.One…

Climate trends in South Dakota, ways to better Rapid City’s economy, a bill that would legalize industrial hemp, and Greta Thunberg visits Pine Ridge.…