Month: February 2026
Tuesday Sports, February 17, 2026
TUESDAY SPORTS, FEBRUARY 17, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels basketball takes on Sioux Falls Washington on Tuesday. The boys will be in Sioux Falls, while the Kernel girls will be at home vs. the [Read More…]
Mitchell Girls Basketball Begins Final Regular Season Push With Tough Stretch Ahead
MITCHELL, S.D. — The final stretch of the regular season has arrived for Mitchell girls basketball, and it won’t come easy. The Kernels open a run of four games in 11 days starting on Tuesday [Read More…]
Dual chamber balers improve field efficiency for producers
A new dual-chamber baler with single-row output is helping address labor challenges that continue in the ag sector. Cort Morris, Kubota product manager says the innovative design means one operator, one tractor, and one machine [Read More…]
Innovation has been key to improved soil tillage efficiency
Innovation and technology are crucial to advancements in ag equipment. Marc Heater, director of sales and marketing for Amazone says when it comes to soil tillage, technological innovations have made working the ground more sustainable [Read More…]
South Dakota High School Basketball Media Poll – February 16, 2026
The South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Poll for the week of Feb. 16 is listed below, ranking the top-five teams in Class AA, top-10 teams in Class A and Class B, the team’s record, points [Read More…]
Case IH Puma series tractor enhances movement and operator experience
Case IH recently launched its all-new Puma series tractor that features the latest in precision technology, increases productivity, and optimizes time in the field. Shawn Duren, a livestock product specialist for Case IH says the [Read More…]
Tractors built for versality
Case IH has launched its latest additions to its Farmall series of tractors. Morgen Dietrich, product manager for Case IH says the new Farmall 35A and 40A compact tractors have a more open design and [Read More…]
Incoming MOFB Young Farmers chair emphasizes multi-generational farm success
The incoming chairman for the Missouri Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers says strong relationships and multi-generational teamwork are key to keeping family farms successful. “I think it’s important different generations work together to come [Read More…]
Robert Duvall, star of ‘The Godfather’, ‘Apocalypse Now’, dead at 95
Actor Robert Duvall poses for a portrait during the 87th Academy Awards nominee luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Feb. 2, 2015 in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Jeff Vespa/Getty Images) Robert Duvall, the Academy Award-winning actor [Read More…]
Children are being kept in immigration custody longer than allowed, advocates say
Khelin Marcano, Stiven Prieto and their one-year-old daughter Amalia were released from immigration detention this month. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — As Khelin Marcano was preparing for her routine scheduled appointment with Immigration and Customs [Read More…]
MO Pork Association applauds Prop 12 Fix in House Farm Bill draft
The executive director of the Missouri Pork Association says he’s glad to see a fix to Proposition 12 included in House Ag Committee’s latest farm bill draft. Scott Hays tells Brownfield “it looks like we [Read More…]
Smithfield Foods to build $1.3B pork processing plant in Sioux Falls
The president and CEO of Smithfield Foods says the company will be building a new, fresh pork and packaged meat processing facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Shane Smith says it will be the most [Read More…]
Missouri pair charged in $220M cattle contract fraud case
Two Missourians are among five people indicted in connection with a $220 million nationwide fraud scheme. Joshua Link of Stafford and Tia Link of Smithton, Missouri are charged with wire fraud and money laundering charges, [Read More…]
Navigating volatility and providing long-term certainty for your cattle operation
Risk management becomes even more crucial as cattle producers continues to see record-high prices. Landon Nelson, Commercial Insurance Services Officer, Farm Credit Services of America talks about the strategies producers can use to protect their [Read More…]
New topical Exzolt Cattle‑CA1 offers prevention and treatment options for New World screwworm
The threat of New World screwworm continues to be a concern for U.S. cattle producers and the U.S. ag industry. In December, Merck Animal Health received conditional approval for Exzolt Cattle-CA1, a fluralaner topical solution. [Read More…]
Economy Deal to move pork plant from downtown to northern Sioux Falls includes $50 million Sanford gift
South Dakota Searchlight Staff Smithfield Foods will move its pork processing facility from downtown Sioux Falls to a new plant that will be built on the northern edge of the city by the end of [Read More…]
Monday Sports, February 16, 2026
MONDAY SPORTS, FEBRUARY 16, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell’s gymnastics season ended Saturday at the Class AA Individual State Competition at Mitchell High School with two athletes placing in the top three of the all-around [Read More…]
‘Stranger Things’ star Maya Hawke marries singer Christian Lee Hutson
Maya Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson perform onstage during the 37th Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concerton February 26, 2024 in New York City. (Noam Galai/Getty Images for Tibet House US) Maya Hawke and singer-songwriter [Read More…]
Teen who called for dad’s release from ICE custody dies of cancer
Cancer patient Ofelia Torres holds up her baby photos, some of the include her father Ruben Torres-Maldonado. (ABC News) (CHICAGO) — A Chicago teen who fought for her father’s release from immigration detention while she [Read More…]
Winners, losers begin to emerge from South Dakota’s property tax scrum
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota lawmakers in Pierre have property tax proposals aplenty to discuss, built upon 19 ideas from a tax relief task force and others from the governor and individual legislators. On Thursday, they [Read More…]
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