Month: September 2021
Ag News
Dairy Management Inc’s CEO confident about checkoff’s future direction
The CEO overseeing the dairy checkoff is stepping down soon, but he’s confident in the direction of the program. Tom Gallagher announced Tuesday he will be leaving Dairy Management Inc after three decades, but he [Read More…]
Ag News
Economist says some cuts actually cost money
An economist says the cost of commodities coupled with falling milk prices has put a real strain on dairy farmers. Dr. Kevin Dhuyvetter with Elanco Animal Health says with many producers experiencing negative margins, the [Read More…]
Ag News
Japan and Korea set tone for U.S. beef exports
U.S. beef exporters continue to hang their hats on Japan and South Korea. John Hinners with the U.S. Meat Export Federation says those two countries are critical markets. “Korea for example, 50 million consumers. They’re [Read More…]
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Farm Bureau says reconciliation bill is a long way off from their support
The nation’s largest farm group says the reconciliation bill is riddled with concerns for agriculture. Andrew Walmsley with American Farm Bureau says the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill could be doing more for farmers and ranchers, [Read More…]
Ag News
Farmer forward contracting grain as inputs rise
A Midwest grower says his grain marketing strategy as ag inputs become more expensive is his top concern. Eastern Missouri farmer Mark Scott tells Brownfield forward contracting grain isn’t a bad idea. “You have to [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
For CFP to expand by ’24, plans needs approval in 4 months
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — The college sports leaders who run the College Football Playoff have about four months to come to an agreement on a new format if expansion is to be implemented for the [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
NBA releases protocols to teams for virus safety this season
The NBA released tentative health and safety protocols to its teams Tuesday, detailing how unvaccinated players will be tested far more often than their vaccinated colleagues and face a slew of other restrictions. Among the [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Cardinals win 17th straight, clinch 2nd NL wild card spot
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nolan Arenado came to the St. Louis Cardinals expecting to play into October. After reaching the postseason twice during eight years with Colorado, Arenado will go to the playoffs in his [Read More…]
Latest News
South Dakota AG reviewing Noem’s meeting with daughter
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s attorney general said Tuesday he is reviewing concerns from state lawmakers over a meeting Gov. Kristi Noem held last year that included both her daughter and a state employee who [Read More…]
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Guilty plea to manslaughter in fatal Aberdeen stabbing
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — An Aberdeen man has changed his plea in a fatal stabbing as part of an agreement with prosecutors. Jacob Lane Lee Bad Wound, 24, has pleaded guilty to felony manslaughter in [Read More…]
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Rapid City-area homeowners sue county over sinkhole risks
BLACK HAWK, S.D. (AP) — More than 150 homeowners in a development outside Rapid City are suing Meade County over risks to their properties after a sinkhole exposed an abandoned gypsum mine. The federal complaint [Read More…]
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US mine safety grants totaling $1M awarded to 13 recipients, including SD School of Mines
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Thirteen grants totaling $1 million have been awarded to promote U.S. mine safety. The U.S. Labor Department’s Mine Safety and Health Administration announced the funding Tuesday through its Brookwood-Sago grant program. [Read More…]
Ag News
Hog futures higher on follow-through buying
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed and feeders were higher, watching corn and direct cash business develop. October live cattle closed $.40 lower at $122 and December live cattle closed $.30 lower [Read More…]
Ag News
Minnesota farmer has summer grain marketing regrets
Some farmers are regretting not pulling the trigger on new crop sales early this summer. Ryan Buck grows corn and soybeans near Goodhue in southeast Minnesota. “If I would’ve known back in May when corn [Read More…]
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Iowa farmer securing 2022 inputs as harvest begins
An Iowa farmer is securing as many inputs as possible with expectations of higher costs and tighter supplies in 2022. Jeff Jorgenson of Sidney says with harvest just beginning, he’s already buying and receiving fertilizer [Read More…]
Ag News
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 28, 2021
Dec. corn closed at $5.32 and 1/2, down 7 centsNov. soybeans closed at $12.77, down 10 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $337.30, unchangedOct. soybean oil closed at 57.77, down 53 pointsDec. wheat closed [Read More…]
Ag News
Some drought relief in South Dakota over past month
There’s been some drought relief in parts of South Dakota over the past month but some areas are worse. State Climatologist Laura Edwards during the SDSU Extension Drought Hour on Monday says conditions have improved [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Cousins thriving while Vikings find balance on offense
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Kirk Cousins took the shotgun snap and had the Seattle Seahawks’ pass rush immediately closing in. The Minnesota quarterback lofted a pass into the middle of the field while backpedaling, a [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Sept. 27, 2021 South Dakota Prep Media football polls
The South Dakota Prep Media football polls for the week of Sept. 27 are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class. First-place votes received are indicated in parentheses. Class 11AAA 1. Harrisburg (22), [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Sept. 27, 2021 South Dakota Prep Media volleyball polls
Here is the South Dakota Media volleyball poll for the week of Sept. 27, 2021. Teams are listed with first place votes in parenthesis, record, points and previous ranking. Class AA 1. S.F. Washington (10), [Read More…]