Rural

Total 163 Posts

Age of South Dakota farmers rise – along with land and input costs

DIMOCK, S.D. – Ron Neugebauer has been farming in South Dakota for more than 60 years. He began in the early 1960s when he was in high school. By the time he was 30 years old, he and his brother had taken over the family farm after their father died.

South Dakota ag income predicted to fall, but farmers remain optimistic

Farmers in South Dakota and across the U.S. will likely take home less income this year because of increasing input costs and decreasing commodity prices. However, halfway through the growing season, some are optimistic the state could have a good year if the weather cooperates. “We’re relying on

Rattlesnake season leads to close calls, some bites and need for precautions

Cooler spring temperatures, clouds and rain this year likely slowed South Dakota prairie rattlesnake activity. But as temperatures warm, they’re sure to make themselves seen — and heard. “If you are almost stepping on it, you just jump in the air and do a dance. I mean, I think you

With CRP acres dwindling nationally, Congress seeks reforms

As the September expiration date of the 2018 Farm Bill approaches, several members of Congress hope to further the program’s conservation efforts and strengthen enrollment incentives.

Weekly newspapers in South Dakota bucking national news trend

One heartbreaking phone call in November 2021 sums up the depth of devotion Jill Meier and other weekly newspaper editors across South Dakota feel toward keeping their communities informed. Meier took the call while working at the Brandon Valley Journal and learned that her 83-year-old mother had died at a

Weekly papers: How these South Dakota communities are keeping local news alive

As South Dakota News Watch prepares to host a panel discussion on recent trends in journalism and the importance of factual reporting at the Black Hills Playhouse in Custer State Park on Sunday, June 25, here are three stories of the people behind the pages who are keeping the tradition

Dangerous wild animals encroaching on South Dakota neighborhoods

SPEARFISH, S.D. – Holly Hansen doesn’t have hard data to prove that potentially dangerous wild animals are entering residential areas with greater frequency, but she does have some pretty strong anecdotal evidence. In early May, a black bear entered her suburban Spearfish property and killed 16 ducks, chickens and
You've successfully subscribed to South Dakota News Watch
Great! Next, complete checkout for full access to South Dakota News Watch
Welcome back! You've successfully signed in.
Unable to sign you in. Please try again.
Success! Your account is fully activated, you now have access to all content.
Error! Stripe checkout failed.
Success! Your billing info is updated.
Error! Billing info update failed.