Weed booth returns to SD State Fair Weed fighters will see the "Solution to This Year's Thistle Problems" when they stop at the Weed Booth in the Expo Building at the South Dakota State Fair. That's a promise from Leon Wrage, Extension weed specialist at South Dakota State University, who … Read Article
Oral farm lease termination notices are due September 1 Landlords and tenants with oral lease agreements for farmland must give notice in writing to the other party by Sept. 1 if they intend to terminate the existing agreement. That's a reminder from Don Peterson, Extension farm marketing and management economist … Read Article
Summer alfalfa seeding should be done in August for growth before frost Farmers planning a summer seeding of alfalfa should get the planting done in August, said Vance Owens, Extension forage specialist at South Dakota State University. "The goal should be to gain six weeks of growth after the seedling … Read Article
'Mom squad' hopes officials will survey child cancer in area Robin Richardson's dining room table is often filled with papers that include everything from analyses of Vermillion's drinking water to data from the National Cancer Institute and the South Dakota Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. By continuing to collect data … Read Article
Tips for preventing heat related illness With August typically one of the hottest months of the year, a state health official reminds South Dakotans to keep in mind some basic precautions for preventing heat-related illness. Heat-related illness occurs when the body's temperature control system is overloaded, and the body can … Read Article
Patrick: Despite mothers' efforts, state can't ignore resource limitations or broad scope of cancer study by David Lias Dr. Sarah Patrick, South Dakota�s new state epidemiologist, has no doubt that the coalition of volunteers collecting petition signatures in Vermillion are sincerely concerned about children diagnosed with cancer here. But her … Read Article
Janklow proposes final property tax reduction; 'We're putting taxpayers first again,' he says Gov. Bill Janklow announced Tuesday that state government has held down spending and saved enough money that it can afford to cut local property taxes by $20 million more next year. The saving will pay for the … Read Article
'Mom squad' hopes officials will survey child cancer in area Robin Richardson's dining room table is often filled with papers that include everything from analyses of Vermillion's drinking water to data from the National Cancer Institute and the South Dakota Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. By continuing to collect data … Read Article
Tips for preventing heat related illness With August typically one of the hottest months of the year, a state health official reminds South Dakotans to keep in mind some basic precautions for preventing heat-related illness. Heat-related illness occurs when the body's temperature control system is overloaded, and the body can … Read Article
Patrick: Despite mothers' efforts, state can't ignore resource limitations or broad scope of cancer study by David Lias Dr. Sarah Patrick, South Dakota�s new state epidemiologist, has no doubt that the coalition of volunteers collecting petition signatures in Vermillion are sincerely concerned about children diagnosed with cancer here. But her … Read Article
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By David Lias david.lias@plaintalk.net The Vermillion School Board approved the contracts of two individuals who will replace two long-time coaches … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Members of the Vermillion City Council heard two change options for the recycling program it shares … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Vermillion police chief Matt Betzen is applying for a grant that could net the community another … Read Article
By David Lias So many things to comment on this week. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin won’t be a candidate in 2014. … Read Article
