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(January 18,
2008) |
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Colton Family recognized by Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Division more... |
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(December 21,
2007) |
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Open houses across SD showcase farm families businesses more... |
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(December 07,
2007) |
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Hass family to host open house for 2,400 head swine finishing barn more... |
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(November 08,
2007) |
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Livestock producers looking to expand an existing operation or creating a new facility and county officials can learn more about the process of growing operations from a new informational DVD. more... |
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(October 04,
2007) |
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Program to validate existing animal well-being programs; protect consumer trust and
confidence in dairy industry more... |
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(October 01,
2007) |
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Brandt family to host open house for 2,400 head finishing barn more... |
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(September 14,
2007) |
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Triebwasser family to host open house for 2,400 head finishing barn more... |
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(August 31,
2007) |
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MDS Manufacturing, Parkston, celebrates expansion with open house September 8
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(August 17,
2007) |
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Livestock and poultry producers depend on South Dakota soybean farmers for safe, plenty feed supply
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(June 15,
2007) |
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Global Dairy Celebrates June Dairy Month more... |
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(May 11,
2007) |
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Livestock and poultry producers and grain farmers team up to strengthen South Dakota agriculture more... |
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(May 10,
2007) |
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Agriculture is South Dakota's largest industry, but it's also a lifestyle. Farmers watch the weather reports and also the international market prices. Many hope they can sustain their family operations so their children can someday take over in an increasingly difficult occupation. This farming season, Bruce Burkhart and his family will offer a glimpse into what their lives are like. Join online reporter Craig Henry as he chronicles the Burkharts' life on the farm through this growing season. more... |
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(May 04,
2007) |
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Agriculture is South Dakota's largest industry, but it's also a lifestyle. Bruce Burkhart and his family, who farm near Dell Rapids, will offer a glimpse into what their lives are like in an occasional series throughout the farming season. Join online reporter Craig Henry as he chronicles the Burkharts' life on the farm. more... |
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(April 30,
2007) |
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Livestock sales accounted for more than half the income of about 90 area farms in 2006. more... |
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(March 07,
2007) |
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Seminar for those interested in a state-permitted beef or swine facility more... |
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(December 18,
2006) |
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More than 150 people attended the open house for a 460 head mono-slope cattle barn near Colton, SD on Saturday, December 16. more... |
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(December 11,
2006) |
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VanDerVliet family to host open house for 460 head cattle barn more... |
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(November 03,
2006) |
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Seminar for those considering a state approved facility more... |
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(November 02,
2006) |
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South Dakota could have 15,000 more dairy cows by next year. more... |
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(October 02,
2006) |
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Greenway family opens new barn to the public more... |
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(September 20,
2006) |
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Gov. Rounds announces creation of Drought Tolerance Biotechnology Research Center at SDSU more... |
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(September 15,
2006) |
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Green way family to host open house for 2,400 head finishing barn more... |
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(August 08,
2006) |
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Pukwana family grows business to bring children back to the farm more... |
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(July 26,
2006) |
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No conflict of interest found by Moody County Board more... |
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(July 17,
2006) |
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Pazour family to host open house for 5,000 head feedlot South of Pukwana more... |
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(May 13,
2006) |
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Steve Rommereim, Alcester farmer, shares the story of South Dakota hog farmers with urban South Dakotans. more... |
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(May 11,
2006) |
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The scenery in rural Minnehaha County, S.D., has changed dramatically in recent years. Where there was once only farmland as far as the eye could see and scattered farmsteads, now there are homes on nearly every eligible piece of ground. Many of these new rural residents are unfamiliar with the common practices of production agriculture.
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(May 02,
2006) |
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The month of May is Beef Month in South Dakota, and Agriculture United for South Dakota is pleased to honor the more than 17,000 South Dakota families that tend to more than 3.75 million head of cattle every day. more... |
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(April 27,
2006) |
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A new study indicates livestock odor may have less of an effect on indoor air quality than some household products. more... |
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(April 24,
2006) |
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South Dakota’s ethanol industry is helping fuel a renewal in the state’s cattle feeding industry. more... |
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(April 18,
2006) |
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Commission unanimously upholds family dairy permit approval more... |
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(April 07,
2006) |
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More than 65 farmers and people involved in agriculture attended the Livestock Information Seminar hosted by Ag United for South Dakota held April 5 in Madison. more... |
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(March 15,
2006) |
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Two interesting "happenings" Monday created a perplexing picture of rural/agricultural development for South Dakotans to ponder.
On one hand, EPA District 8 Administrator Robert Roberts was in South Dakota to recognize and praise the initiative of the state and regulated animal feeding operators in implementing new EPA regulations, noting the cooperative effort could serve as a national model.
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(February 27,
2006) |
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Ethanol impact on state's economy is $1.1 billion! more... |
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(February 15,
2006) |
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SIOUX FALLS, SD – Ag United for South Dakota was pleased to learn the Turner County Board of Adjustment has unanimously approved a permit for the Millennium Ethanol plant near Marion. more... |
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(February 15,
2006) |
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Court to hear conflict of interest case for dairy farm permit. more... |
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(February 08,
2006) |
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More than 200 people attended the open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new hog barn southwest of Mitchell, built by the Rich Gerlach family on Saturday, February 4. more... |
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(February 01,
2006) |
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SIOUX FALLS, SD – Agriculture United for South Dakota (AUSD) is pleased to announce they will be a co-sponsor of a ribbon cutting and open house for the Rich and Evonne Gerlach family’s new 2,400 head wean-to-finish hog barn located southwest of Mitchell. more... |
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(January 19,
2006) |
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McCook County livestock feeding family wins Good Neighbor Award more... |
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(January 12,
2006) |
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In 2005, Dakota Rural Action circulated a petition seeking to increase the setbacks required for livestock operations and make all livestock permit applications subject to a public vote in Deuel County. The Deuel County Commissioners have challenged the number of signatures needed for this petition and have not held an election on the petition initiatives. The case is scheduled to be heard at the South Dakota Supreme Court in 2006. Following is a timeline of events relating to this issue and the effects it could have on livestock production, not only in Deuel County, but across South Dakota. more... |
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(December 27,
2005) |
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Difference of opinion has taken disturbingly ugly turn in Moody County more... |
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(December 05,
2005) |
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Table tents share message of economic impact and nutritional benefits more... |
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(December 02,
2005) |
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Threatening letters and nails strewn in the driveways of Moody County commissioners are related to support for new dairies. more... |
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(November 17,
2005) |
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Davison County updates their zoning for livestock operations. more... |
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(November 08,
2005) |
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Looking ahead to 2006, one of the biggest challenges South Dakota agriculture will be facing is going to be bringing young farmers and ranchers back to the farm after high school or college graduation. more... |
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(October 25,
2005) |
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October is National Cooperatives Month more... |
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(October 24,
2005) |
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Over 80% of livestock non-permitted operations are in the process of getting their DENR permits. more... |
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(October 24,
2005) |
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Representatives from Pennsylvania, Wisconsin in Sioux Falls more... |
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(October 17,
2005) |
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Attendees see modern hog finishing operation more... |
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(October 14,
2005) |
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October is National Pork Month more... |
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(September 30,
2005) |
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Award to recognize commitment to land, livestock and neighbors more... |
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(September 29,
2005) |
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Letter to editor writer response to Jerry Munson's attack on rancher more... |
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(September 23,
2005) |
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Rommereim family to host open house for new hog barn. more... |
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(September 14,
2005) |
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Reader points out today's agriculture is not the same as it was 50 years ago. more... |
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(September 11,
2005) |
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A recent Argus Leader article, "Feedlot opponents travel to test odors," discussed the use of a hydrogen sulfide analyzer near livestock operations in South Dakota. Although involved with South Dakota's agricultural production, even I had questions about the testing process.
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(September 08,
2005) |
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South Dakota cattle group to help families hit by Katrina more... |
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(September 04,
2005) |
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Government must make difficult choices, even when they're not popular more... |
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(September 02,
2005) |
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Response to questions raised in the July 29, 2005, Rural Reflections column written by Farm Forum Editor Connie Sieh Groop. Questions in bold respresent the questions asked in that column. more... |
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(July 28,
2005) |
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Starburst Farms manager responds more... |
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(July 26,
2005) |
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Comission upholds Planning & Zoning Board's decision for Hazel family more... |
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(July 13,
2005) |
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S.D. Senator Wants Minnesota rules more... |
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(July 08,
2005) |
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Laurent Developers say that taxpayers should pay for family farms relocations more... |
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(July 01,
2005) |
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July is National Corn Month more... |
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(June 16,
2005) |
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June is National Dairy Month more... |
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(June 09,
2005) |
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Pierre area farmer's response to anti-agriculture column. more... |
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(June 03,
2005) |
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Colman native, Stephanie Kontz hired for new position more... |
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(June 01,
2005) |
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Bones Hereford Ranch and Hexad Farms receives Family Business Award more... |
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(May 23,
2005) |
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May is National Egg Month -- Nearly 1 billion eggs produced in South Dakota.
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(May 19,
2005) |
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Ag United announced that they have launched www.agunited.org to serve as a resource tool for South Dakota’s farm and ranch families. more... |
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(May 08,
2005) |
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Much has been written about the rebuilding of a feedlot near Canton. I attended the April 5 Lincoln County Commission meeting and felt it was necessary to clarify a few points. more... |
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(May 01,
2005) |
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When I first read Jerry Munson's opinion column in the April 16 Forum I didn't know whether to laugh or scream. But when I went back to read it a second time I was sickened by the way he defamed the 30,000-plus farm and ranch families in our state. more... |
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(April 20,
2005) |
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Agriculture United for South Dakota stated today in a letter to Marvin Miller, the CEO of Laurent Company, that farm families must not be restricted in their ability to develop or expand their livestock operations if the proposed town of Laurent is developed on the old Dakota House site in McCook County. more... |
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(April 05,
2005) |
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Agriculture United for South Dakota today was pleased to learn the Lincoln County Commission upheld the decision by the Lincoln Planning and Zoning Board to approve an application for a cattle feedlot located west of Canton. more... |
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(February 26,
2005) |
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Three Dell Rapids farm families will be featured beginning Monday in TV advertisements that promote their occupation. Agriculture United for South Dakota will air two TV ads during the next few months on stations in Sioux Falls and Rapid City.
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(February 25,
2005) |
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"They are putting forth a message that I think needs to be put forth," says Dell Rapids farmer, Bruce Burkhart. That's why he and his family agreed to appear in a new television ad. It's the latest push by a group called Agriculture United for South Dakota. more... |
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(February 03,
2005) |
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A New York based activist group is making their second trip to South Dakota in 2005. GRACE is sending two of their “consultants” to South Dakota to talk about dairy myths and facts. more... |
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(January 17,
2005) |
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Agriculture United for South Dakota today was pleased to learn the Turner County Board of Adjustment has approved a permit for a cattle feedlot located northwest of Viborg. more... |
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(January 06,
2005) |
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Agriculture United for South Dakota (AUSD) has extended an invitation to New York City based GRACE Factory Farm Project Director Dr. William Weida to visit a South Dakota Dairy farm during his time in South Dakota more... |
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(December 08,
2004) |
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Agricultural production in South Dakota accounts for 20 percent of the state’s gross product, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. With the ag industry contributing almost a quarter of the total dollars that change hands more... |
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