Farm Labor In South Dakota Falls Behind Demand
BROOKINGS Aug 12 The supply of farm labor in South Dakota is falling behind demand says W E Dittmer extension division labor supervisor. In the last three days 3 942 men and 1 622 full time workers were placed in 38 counties creating a deficit of 2 320. Women and youths filled some slack with 2 213 pooled workers from town residents soldiers and Boy Scouts. 294 youth and 166 women also joined pools. Demand persists for custom harvest laborers and the North Dakota harvest begins later. Incoming out of state workers rose to 471. Northeast counties face the sharpest shortage Webster 300 Britton 250 Sisseton 100 Ipswich 75 Aberdeen 50 75. Britton lacks custom combines. Wheat harvest is in full swing with labor shortages noted. Shocking progress: Aberdeen 75 percent of binding and shocking done 30 percent combining. Transients from the south are strong workers. Redfield still needs 25 men for threshing. threshing has started. Hayti crews were shocking when wet. Edmunds County reports custom combines now satisfied.
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Brookings
South Dakota
W- E. Dittmer
Extension Division
Dittmer
North Dakota
Webster
Britton
Sisseton
Ipswich
Aberdeen
Gale Peppers
A. O'Connell
South
B. E. Schaub
Redfield
R. K. Anderson
Hayti
Counties Eligible for Farm Flood Loans in Plains States
The Agriculture Department designated seventeen Nebraska and North and South Dakota counties as loan-eligible areas to help farmers restore flood-damaged land. Applications for loans are filed at county Farm Security Administration offices. Eligible Nebraska counties include Burt Washington Douglas and Sarpy. North Dakota counties include Morton Ward and Grand Forks among others.
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Washington
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Agriculture Department
Farm Security Administration
Nebraska — Dakota
Burt
Douglas
Sarpy
Marth
Dakota
Trail
Pembina
Walsh
Grand Forks
Stark
Morton
South Dakota Counties Affected by 2024 Weather Events
The list covers Roberts Buffalo Brule Charles Mix Lyman and Gregory counties in South Dakota noting regional impacts from recent weather events. Local agencies monitor conditions and coordinate relief efforts for affected communities.
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South Dakota
Roberts
Buffalo
Brule
Charles Mix
Lyman and
Gregory
South Dakota highway contracts awarded for 105 miles
State Highway Commission let 105 miles of resurfacing and resealing with bids totaling 253,440 dollars. Awards include Jay W. Craig Co. for two segments totaling 26,689 and 15,611 dollars, A. Zetterland for 27.32 miles at 67,298 dollars, and Iowa Road Building Co. for 42.17 miles at 13,873 dollars. PRA concurrence sought for 15.21 miles of base course with seal on U.S.18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip
State 46
Iowa Road Building Co
Des Moines
PRA
Seal
U.S.18
Pine Ridge
Inland Construction Co
Omaha
Craig
Gas Rationing Violation Charged in Beresford Station
Sioux Falls reports Henry Siljenberg proprietor of a Beresford service station faces charges of gas rationing violations. A hearing led by Gale Braithwaite will recommend to W. M. McFarland, chief regional hearing commissioner, on alleged transfer of gas for coupons, unendorsed coupons, falsified station inventory, and related offenses.
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Sioux Falls
Henry Siljenberg
Beresford
Siljenberg
Gale
Braithwaite
W. M. McFarland
Chicago
Siljenborg
OPA
State Supreme Court affirms will ruling on bequest
The state supreme court yesterday ruled that a bequest of a house and all household furnishings does not include jewelry clothing or an automobile. The ruling affirmed Lawrence County circuit court judgment denying Hilma Nelson those specific articles from an estate left by Mary Patterson of Spearfish. The will left a house to the appellent with the remainder of the $20,000 estate to other brothers and sisters.
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Pierre
State Supreme Court
A. Lawrence County
Hilma Nelson
Mary. Patterson
Spearfish
Appellent
Schroeder Pleads Guilty to Rent Regulation Violation
George E Schroeder operator of the R Hotel in Sioux Falls pleaded guilty in federal court to a rent control violation. The district attorney’s office announced the plea, noting the offenses included charging excess rents and failing to fix rates. The case marks a federal action on housing regulation breaches.
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George E
Schroede
Sioux Falls
Hiss
Wayland meeting notes from Noble Grand session short
At Mrs. Anna Metschke presiding in Wayland on Monday eight members attended the Noble Grand meeting. After business, cards were played and score prizes were awarded to Mrs. Miriam Gehring and Mrs. Archie Davis. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
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Wayland
Anna“Metschke
Miriam
Gehring
Archie
Davis
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S. A. Nilson
Alcester
Soil Conservation Service
Halph E. Hansen
State College Extension
S. D
United Nations
Devel
Budweiser
Nary
Gia
Anaw
Huron Cleaners
S.E
Constree Stores
Thomas Annett
Cemweve
Penney’s
Cunapac
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