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