South Dakota Drought Relief for Farmers | Pierre News

South Dakota’s governor just dropped a major lifeline for farmers and ranchers battling the worst drought in years—83% of the state is dry, and livestock are starving for feed. A new executive order lets hay haulers operate two hours before sunrise and two hours after sunset, with safety gear, and removes the 150-mile CDL requirement for statewide feed transport. Oversized loads up to 12 feet wide can now move anytime between 4 a.m. and 10 p.m. with free permits from the Highway Patrol. The state’s Drought Task Force endorsed these moves, and SDSU is helping connect producers with hay and offering free forage testing. This isn’t just policy—it’s a lifeline for the hardworking folks keeping America fed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/73c896a05b1a03c8