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Purdue Extension’s hemp specialist says 2026 has been a challenging year for many industrial hemp growers across the state. Margurite Bolt says variable weather patterns have slowed crop development. “We had an exceptionally wet spring, [Read More…]

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Missouri Farmers Care accepting Hogs for Hunger donations

The executive director for Missouri Farmers Care says spots are still available for Missouri livestock exhibitors who want to participate in the Hogs for Hunger program at the upcoming Missouri State Fair. Ashley McCarty tells [Read More…]

South Dakota Public Universities Expand AI Leadership with New Academic Programs

July 24, 2026 J.P. Skelly

As the South Dakota Board of Regents advances its systemwide strategy for artificial intelligence, students will soon have new opportunities to prepare for careers at the forefront of one of the world’s fastest-growing fields. The [Read More…]

District 20 legislator offers his take on the recently announced state budget surplus

July 24, 2026 J.P. Skelly

The Legislature’s Joint Appropriations committee met earlier this week to review several items including the fiscal year 2026 $69-million dollar budget surplus. The total includes better than forecast sale tax revenues as well as $39-million [Read More…]

Tripp raising money for a new community pool

July 24, 2026 J.P. Skelly

Not all small towns have swimming pools. Those that do know the pool is one of the most popular hubs of community activities during the summer. Tripp, South Dakota, population 600…is one of them. Their [Read More…]

Big paydays result from $50 million auction of South Dakota T. rex skeleton

Bart Pfankuch/South Dakota News Watch Multi-million dollar paydays are in store for the company that excavated the Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil that sold last week for $50.1 million, the rancher whose western South Dakota land it [Read More…]

Universities ask for $24.5 million to launch and maintain artificial intelligence system

Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight The board that oversees South Dakota’s public universities plans to ask state lawmakers for nearly $60.5 million for building projects and maintenance, the launch of a national defense center in Rapid City, and [Read More…]

Billionaire-funded national group seeks to influence voters in South Dakota runoff election

Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight Some of the political postcards mailed to South Dakota voters in the week ahead of Tuesday’s runoff election for the Republican nomination for governor are financed by a national group that [Read More…]

NCAA Division I board: No plans to change age-based eligibility rule being challenged in court

The NCAA Division I Board of Directors doubled down Thursday on the new age-based eligibility rule that has prompted some athletes to go to court in hopes of extending their college careers. The Division I [Read More…]

Friday Sports: July 24, 2026

FRIDAY SPORTS, JULY 24, 2026 PALACE CITY LEGION BASEBALL — Rapid City Post 320 rallied from a three-run deficit to defeat Palace City Post 18, 6-5, Thursday night and complete a two-game sweep in their [Read More…]

Late Rapid City Post 320 rally ends Palace City’s season

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Post 320 rallied from a three-run deficit with three runs in the seventh inning, including Tegan Sayles’ go-ahead two-run home run, to defeat Palace City Post 18, 6-5, on [Read More…]

Trevor Larnach and Luke Keaschall get RBIs in 12th as Twins beat Guardians 3-1 for series split

CLEVELAND (AP) — Trevor Larnach and Luke Keaschall both delivered two-out RBI singles in the 12th inning, giving the Minnesota Twins a 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday and a split of their [Read More…]

Ag News

Cattle industry watches USDA reports for clues on future herd rebuilding

The cattle industry continues to look for any signs of herd expansion. University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine says the first thing he’s looking for is the percentage of heifers on feed, a statistic that’s only found in quarterly [Read More…]

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August weather: the final piece of the yield and profit puzzle

An atmospheric scientist says August weather could still have a major impact on crop yields, markets, and profitability as the forecast uncertainty continues. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions tells Brownfield… “When it comes to [Read More…]

James Valley Drug and DUI Court celebrates its newest graduate

July 23, 2026 J.P. Skelly

James Valley Drug and DUI Court celebrated the graduation of Dakota Rouse Thursday before a packed second-floor court room at the Davison County Public Safety building. Keynote speaker Sally M. Sherf offered encouragement to Dakota [Read More…]

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USDA offers $35 million to expand feral hog control efforts

The USDA is making $35 million available for new partnerships to support feral swine eradication and control in 14 states, including Missouri. Partners selected to participate in the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program [Read More…]

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Michigan pilots NextGen Crop Insurance Program for farmers using regenerative practices

A crop insurance program to help farmers incorporating regenerative agriculture practices is being piloted in a few select Michigan counties. Tina Owens leads the Resilience and Agriculture Lending and Insurance Coalition (RALIC). “It is meant [Read More…]

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Uncertainty the new normal in agriculture

The founder of an ag market intelligence firm suggests agriculture has never faced so much uncertainty. Susan Stroud with No Bull Agriculture says an index of economic policy uncertainty seemed to peak in April of [Read More…]

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Missouri FFA to pack 250,000 meals during Drive to Feed Kids at MO State Fair

The Drive to Feed Kids is returning to the Missouri State Fair, scheduled for Tuesday, August 18. Ashley McCarty is with Missouri Farmers Care, a non-profit alliance that organizes the effort. “Over two days in [Read More…]

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China leads the way for old, crop soybean export sales