by jmason | Dec 25, 2025 | Environment
South Dakota’s burgeoning hemp industry is poised to benefit from groundbreaking research illustrating how soil management practices can significantly alter cannabinoid levels, thereby keeping crops within legal parameters. According to a federally funded study...
by jmason | Dec 19, 2025 | Environment
South Dakota, a state deeply etched with natural beauty and a unique landscape, has increasingly found itself on the frontline of America’s wildfire crisis. The people of South Dakota are no strangers to the summer months when wildfires wreak havoc on the land,...
by jmason | Dec 4, 2025 | Environment
MADISON, Wis. — The distinguished South Dakota Leopold Conservation Award® is now accepting applications for its 2026 edition. This prestigious $10,000 award recognizes exceptional landowners who excel in managing soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on...
by jmason | Nov 16, 2025 | Environment
The Resurgence of the American Bison in South Dakota: A Historic and Ecological Legacy South Dakota, often referred to as the Mount Rushmore State, is not only famous for its iconic presidential mountain carvings but also for its thriving population of American bison....
by jmason | Nov 6, 2025 | Environment
In a delightful and thrilling move, the Indianapolis Zoo has welcomed a new addition from the heartland of America—an Amur tiger named Ursula. Hailing from Bramble Park Zoo in Watertown, South Dakota, Ursula joins the zoo’s family, marking a significant cross-state...
by jmason | Nov 4, 2025 | Environment
South Dakota’s Hottest Novembers: A Closer Look at Climate Change South Dakota’s Hottest Novembers: A Closer Look at Climate Change South Dakota, known for its vast prairies and rugged landscapes, is seeing significant climate changes. The hottest...
