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Considerations for Beef Producers Following a Flood Event

In the aftermath of a flood event, there are several different items to be considered for beef herds. View some tips and resources for protecting your family, your herd, and your bottom line following a flood.

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Where could cyberattacks occur in a precision agriculture system? An outlook on the system breakup.

Precision agriculture relies on cyber-physical systems that bring together sensors, computers, the internet, and farm equipment. Despite its numerous benefits, it also brings some risks to farming practices.

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What You Need to Know About Social Security for Retirement Planning

Social Security benefits are money you get from the government when you retire. You get them if you have worked and paid Social Security taxes for a certain amount of time.

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Student Loan Repayment

Many people can be intimidated by student loans and the repayment process. Learn about the different types of student loans and repayment plans the U.S. Department of Education offers borrowers.

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Protecting Yourself From Frauds and Scams

Tactics used by scammers have shifted drastically in recent years, with online scams rising 87% since 2015. Learn how to ecognize and protect yourself from some of the most-common scams in South Dakota.

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Health Insurance and the Marketplace

The Marketplace is a service operated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services where you can shop and enroll for health insurance. Learn what's covered in marketplace plans, how to enroll, and where you can get help.

Wildlife and the Bottom Line

As the fall harvest wraps up and this year’s calf crop is weaned, many producers may be nervous about what their paychecks will look like for 2016. In tough market conditions, it can be tempting to try to squeeze just a bit more production out of the land.

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Adoption of Precision Agriculture Practices in South Dakota

Findings from the 2022 Agriculture Census along with a recent regional survey revealed insights into precision agriculture adoption throughout South Dakota, including which technologies are being most widely being adopted.

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An Update on Agricultural Carbon Markets

Agricultural carbon credits have recently re-emerged as a topic of discussion, and this time in a different policy and demand environment compared to the early 2000s.

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Oral Lease Agreements Automatically Renew on September 1, 2024

September 1 is the automatic renewal date for all oral land lease agreements in South Dakota. If landowners or renters wish to make changes to the components of the lease, written notice must be given by the September 1 deadline.