Monthly Archives: November 2004

Christmas at the Capitol begins on Nov. 23 Volunteers from across the state will fill the Capitol this weekend, decorating more than 90 Christmas trees for the 24th annual "Christmas at the Capitol" tree display. The theme for 2004 is "Sentimental Days of Christmas." The display kicks off Tuesday night, … Read Article →

Dry conditions force reservoir conservation Dry conditions persist across much of the Missouri River basin. Releases from the reservoirs continue to be reduced as part of water conservation measures. "Gavins Point releases averaged a record low of 14,100 cubic feet per second (cfs) in October. They were reduced from 23,500 … Read Article →

National average gas price drops below $2 per gallon The national average price of self-serve regular gasoline is continuing to drop after nearing record highs shortly before the U.S. Presidential election, AAA's daily, online Fuel Gauge Report (www.fuelgaugereport.c om) shows. The nationwide gas price reached $2.033 per gallon on Oct. … Read Article →

Operation Safe planned Nov. 24 The South Dakota Highway Patrol, along with most city and county law enforcement, will increase their visibility during a statewide Operation Safe the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. "We know the day before Thanksgiving is traditionally a very … Read Article →

Tickets on sale for 2005 Schmeckfest Orders are now being taken for tickets for the 47th annual Schmeckfest to be held in Freeman in April 2005. For the first time in the history of the event, the popular ethnic German meal will be served on two consecutive weekends. In response … Read Article →

Upcoming Ag Horizons Conference to focus on current farming issues The Ag Horizons Conference is set for Dec. 7-8 at the Ramkota Convention Center, 920 W. Sioux Ave., in Pierre. Registration cost is $30 before Dec. 1, or $40 at the door. At the conference, experts from private industry, commodity … Read Article →

Agri-tourism workshop set December 4 in Yankton On Saturday, Dec. 4, an agri-tourism workshop will be held at JoDean's Steakhouse & Lounge, 2809 Broadway in Yankton. The day-long workshop will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the workshop, Dr. Russell Stubbles, a professor at SDSU, will assist farmers … Read Article →

April's Ag Advice by April Borders Word has recently come down from the USDA that Asian soybean rust (Phakopsora pachyrihizi) has been confirmed in the continental U.S. The initial collection was made from plots at two experiment station farms in southern Louisiana. On one farm the disease was not very … Read Article →

Trip applications due Jan. 10 South Dakota 4-H youth ages 16-19 may apply now for participation in one of three national 4-H trips in 2005. Applications are taken through Jan. 10 at local county Extension offices. The three trips include the 75th National 4-H Conference, April 1-6 in Chevy Chase, … Read Article →

Grassland benefits on Nov. 21 Today's Ag Grassland management is the subject on the Nov. 21 edition on Today's Ag. Today's Ag managing editor and host Carrie Law said a segment of the show will introduce viewers to cattle producers who depend on grasslands to feed their livestock. The show … Read Article →