Agriculture
Total 47 Posts
Stories about one of the state's biggest industries, how it's changing and the people who make it run.
Small local farms growing stronger roots in South Dakota
Consumer demand for organic and locally grown foods continues to rise, but running a small farm isn't always an easy task for producers.
Biotech: SD revs up for the future in a young, growing industry
State is 1 of 2 without an incentive program to create jobs in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, the military and other industries.
Biotech defined: Economic impact, SD companies and more
Industry leaders in the state are trying to make South Dakota a bigger part of a $3.2 trillion industry.
Poll: Support for Trump tariffs uneven in South Dakota
While opinion of the president's aggressive policies is mixed among voters, some businesses and agricultural producers are put off by the volatility. "The uncertainty is what causes disruption," one rancher said.
Hemp industry grows amid federal legality battle
South Dakota is No. 1 in hemp fiber production. But as its farmers and processors grow the industry, federal legislation threatens some sectors of it. 'We just want to know, where are we at?"
Cannabis defined: Everything to know about the plant
An explanation about cannabis products available (legally and not) in South Dakota.
Calving goes high tech
From breeding to birth: How South Dakota cattle producers use technology to lose fewer calves and get more sleep.