South Dakota Department of Agriculture
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Recent News About South Dakota Department of Agriculture
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South Dakota allocates nearly $19 million for water infrastructure projects
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) has announced the approval of nearly $19 million in low-interest loans for drinking water and wastewater projects across the state.
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Gov. Noem VETOES Classifying Marijuana as Hemp
Governor Kristi Noem VETOED House Bill 1209, which would increase the amount of THC allowed in industrial hemp to 5%, classifying marijuana as hemp.
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DANR to Host Suicide Prevention Trainings for Faith Leaders
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) will host Suicide Prevention Trainings for Faith Leaders in Sioux Falls on April 25, 2023, and in Rapid City on April 27, 2023.
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Product Registrants Request State-Level Label Amendments for Dicamba Products
Dicamba product registrants, in consultation with the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) and South Dakota agriculture industry stakeholders, will request the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approve a state-level cutoff date for dicamba herbicide application for the 2023 growing season.
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Celebrating Success at the 2022 South Dakota State Fair
The numbers are in, and the 2022 South Dakota State Fair was a huge success!
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Specialty Crop Sector in South Dakota Receives Grant Funding Support
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) awarded five projects over $390,000 to enhance the competitiveness of South Dakota specialty crops around the state.
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DANR Announces More Than $167.2 Million for South Dakota Environmental Projects
South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $167,247,512 in grants and loans for drinking water, wastewater, and solid waste projects in South Dakota.
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Bev Freng Honored with the Bob Duxbury Award at The South Dakota State Fair
Bev Freng was awarded the Bob Duxbury Award on Saturday, September 3, during the 2022 South Dakota State Fair.
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Open Class Sheep and Open Class Beef Start Early at the 2022 South Dakota State Fair
Due to construction of the DEX: Dakota Events CompleX, the Open Class Sheep and Open Class Beef exhibits will get underway prior to the official start of the 2022 South Dakota State Fair.
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Heirloom Recipe Contest at SD State Fair
Fairgoers will have the chance to enter a favorite family recipe in the Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance Family Heirloom Recipe Competition at the South Dakota State Fair in the Women’s Building on Sunday, Sept. 4.
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The South Dakota State Fair Presents First Dakota Football at the Fair
The South Dakota State Fair and First Dakota National Bank are pleased to announce Football at the Fair, a new addition to the 2022 South Dakota State Fair.
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Sing to Win at the South Dakota State Fair
The South Dakota State Fair and Dakotaland Federal Credit Union invite singers to make their voices heard at the Dakota Star Talent Competition sponsored by Dakotaland Federal Credit Union.
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Farm Credit Services of America Contribution to the DEX: Dakota Events CompleX Announced
The South Dakota State Fair is excited to announce that Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) has made a $250,000 contribution to the DEX: Dakota Events CompleX. The DEX is a new, multipurpose livestock and equestrian complex at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron.
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The South Dakota State Fair Announces Agtegra’s Contribution to the DEX: Dakota Events Complex
The South Dakota State Fair is excited to announce that Agtegra has committed to donate to the DEX: Dakota Events CompleX. The DEX is a new, multipurpose livestock and equestrian complex under construction at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron.
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DANR Accepting Applications for Water Quality Projects
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is accepting applications for projects eligible for federal Clean Water Act, Section 319 nonpoint source control grants. The application deadline is October 1, 2022.
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DANR Encourages Farmers and Ranchers to Sign Up for the 2022 Census of Agriculture
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) encourages all South Dakota agriculture producers to stand up and be counted in the 2022 Census of Agriculture (Ag Census). The last day to sign up for this year’s Ag Census is June 30.
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Gov. Noem Promises to Defend Girls’ Sports, Sue Biden Administration
Governor Kristi Noem promised to defend fairness in girls’ sports from an attack by the Biden Administration.
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DANR Releases Complete Agenda for the 2022 Governor’s Agricultural Summit
Registration is now open for the 2022 South Dakota Governor’s Agricultural Summit (Ag Summit). The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) will host the two-day event on June 22-23 in Brookings at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center on South Dakota State University’s campus.
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DANR Announces More Than $98 Million for South Dakota Environmental Projects
Today, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $98,703,620 in grants and loans for drinking water, wastewater, and solid waste projects in South Dakota.
