Agricultural Policy Division

The Division of Agricultural Policy provides background information on important agricultural issues, monitors federal and state legislation and provides the daily Ag News site on the Department of Agriculture's home page.

Agricultural Policy Staff

Agriculture News
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture's Ag News features stories on a variety of agriculture-related issues, along with background information and links to state and federal legislation.

Links to Agricultural Issues
This page provides links to pertinent agricultural information sites.

Ag Law - Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)

County Zoning & Statistics
South Dakota county livestock ordinances as well as agricultural and county statistics are available online.

Grants Coordinator
A listing of current and archived grant announcements from various sources. Also find information on grant services from SDDA.

Press Room
This page has a listing of photos and other documents that accompany all current press releases.

SD Corporate Farming Links

2008 Farm Bill Side-By-Side

2008 South Dakota Annual Statistics Bulletin

South Dakota County Cash Rents and Land Value

USDA Economic Research Service: South Dakota Fact Sheet

2007 Census of Agriculture

Grant Opportunities Updated: 10/26/09

South Dakota Wind Energy Association

SDEIA: SD Landowner's Wind Power Development Handbook

Governor's Drought Task Force

USDA Issues "A Preliminary Analysis of the Effects of HR 2454 on U.S. Agriculture" Report new
(Executive Summary)

Updated Statement by Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Regarding USDA Efforts Regarding H1N1 Flu Outbreak
(FAQ about H1N1)