DOT requests that producers remove hay from highway right-of-way The Department of Transportation requests the cooperation of all farmers and ranchers in removing processed hay from the highway right-of-way as soon as possible. State regulations require the hay be removed from the right-of-way within 30 days of it being processed, … Read Article
Ag loan mediation program recertified The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently recertified South Dakota's Agricultural Loan Mediation Program though September 2001. "We are pleased to provide this service to the agricultural borrowers and lenders of the state," said Jon Farris, director for the State Division of Agricultural Development. "Mediation … Read Article
Maintenance helps keep farmers safe The harvest is in full force, but during breaks and rest time farmers should think about machinery maintenance, said Bill Campbell, Extension farm machinery and safety specialist at South Dakota State University. A shorter and safer harvest is the reward of preventative maintenance, "Proper maintenance … Read Article
Program will focus on family farming Are you looking for ways to reduce personal stress and focus on stronger family relationships? If you answered yes to this question you will want to mark you calendar to attend a free program sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Service. On Wednesday, No.v 8, … Read Article
Vaccine situation improving: state reserving 7,000 doses An informal survey of nursing homes in the state indicates the delay in flu vaccine may not be as serious as anticipated said a state health official. But as a precaution, the Department of Health is reserving 7,000 doses for at-risk elderly in … Read Article
Stammer is named USD Employee of the Month Dedication to staff and students and pride in her work have earned Nikki Stammer of Vermillion the October Employee of the Month Award at The University of South Dakota. Stammer, the Richardson/Olson staff assistant for the Office of Residential Life was honored … Read Article
USD presents Inman Awards for Distinguished Service The University of South Dakota Foundation announced the 2000 recipients of the Darwin and Adele Inman Awards for Distinguished Service during an awards luncheon in Vermillion on Friday, Oct 13. Honored were longtime USD Foundation supporters Robert E. Stark, Joan C. Holter and … Read Article
Support expressed for K-12, higher ed by David Lias Candidates vying for election from District 17 to the South Dakota Legislature told a forum on higher education Wednesday at The University of South Dakota that they all believe education should be a higher priority in the state. House candidate B.J. … Read Article
Class helps alcohol servers avoid selling to underage individuals by M. Jill Karolevitz Alcohol sales people � from bartenders to convenience store clerks � are learning a new skill and it has nothing to do with making a bloody mary or counting out change. Instead, they�re learning how to card … Read Article
World War II veterans may request honorary diplomas As a result of action taken by the South Dakota Legislature earlier this year, any veteran of the U.S. armed forces who served in World War II may request and receive an honorary high school diploma. The law, Senate Bill 181, which … Read Article
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