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Private applicator certification is required before an agricultural producer can purchase or use a restricted use pesticide. A producer who has the potential to produce more than $1,000 of an agricultural commodity must be certified to use any pesticide. There is no fee for a private applicator certification, which is valid for three years and expires on the last day of February.

Gregory County 4-H is kicking off the next year of activities. We are very excited for all this year holds- with shooting sports, programs and workshops, youth in action contests, and achievement days!

Farmers National Company, the nation’s leading farm and ranch management and brokerage company, is pleased to announce that Brent Veurink was recently presented with the Farmers National Company President’s Circle Award for his outstanding efforts in real estate sales.

Former South Dakota Attorney General Mark Vargo will serve as assistant attorney general for the state’s police commission, after a rotation of staff members formerly advised the commission. Attorney General Marty Jackley appointed Vargo to the position on Dec.

South Dakota regulators will charge a carbon dioxide pipeline company up to $876,000 to help cover the cost of evaluating its new permit application. It’s Summit Carbon Solutions’ second attempt for a South Dakota permit.

Remembering Jimmy Carter 1924 ~ 2024 The Postal Service will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail services and administrative office activity on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The Postal Service will continue to accept and process volume dropped by commercial mailers at mail processing facilities.

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Arts Council (SDAC) announces grant funding is available for South Dakota artists, arts organizations, and other nonprofits for arts projects and programs throughout the state. The application deadline is March 1, 2025.

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WATERTOWN – Lake Area Technical College is partnering with nearly 50 industry partners to discuss opportunities in highdemand careers and the Build Dakota Scholarship Program. Ready, Set, Go! Build Dakota Day is slated for Thursday, Jan.

BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension is offering virtual suicide prevention training called Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR).