SD: Rural/Farming
Pesticide-drift concerns still hang over ag industry
Pesticides are still common in agriculture. Organic producers who avoid them have seen ups and downs in pushing for stronger regulations, and they …
California emissions credits clash with SD CAFO concerns
New forms of renewable energy are emerging within the agricultural sector but a California initiative, which has connections to states like South …
New data illustrates decline of thriving farm communities
The nation has seen its total number of farmers and farmland decrease over the past five years and advocates for smaller producers in South Dakota sai…
Endangered Species Act turns 50
This Thursday, the Endangered Species Act celebrates its 50th anniversary. Wildlife experts say the policy has been a big help in such states as …
Some SD farmers unhappy with industrial ag getting conservation funds
Agriculture accounts for more than 10% of greenhouse-gas emissions in the United States. Advocates for small farms in South Dakota hope the next Farm …
Telemedicine in Motion: SD's Rural EMS Crews Go High-Tech
People might picture a defibrillator or stretcher when they think of a first responder. But what about an iPad? South Dakota says a new program …
Report: SD Tech College Bucks Enrollment Trend
Community colleges in the U.S. have struggled with enrollment declines. But a new report says schools in smaller towns and cities, including South …
Dollar Stores: A Heavy Decision for Rural South Dakota
Dollar-store chains are rapidly growing across the country, and a new report claims their expansion comes at a cost for underserved areas. Research …
Decolonizing Regenerative Cattle Ranching
By Ray Levy Uyeda for Yes! Magazine.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Greater Dakota News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-…
Tribal Health Expert Discusses Medicaid Expansion in SD
In less than a week, South Dakota will learn whether voters support expanding Medicaid, where a researcher said approval would especially help tribal …
Rules of the Farm Road: Safety Tips for Fall Harvest
As the fall harvest season takes shape in South Dakota, an agricultural specialist said there are many ways motorists and farmers can avoid crashes …
Rural Hospitals Up Their Care Game for Stroke Patients
Despite a more challenging environment, rural hospitals still are finding ways to provide critical care. That includes stroke patients, and South …