Ag Census: Hogs, dairy, feedlots grow in eastern South Dakota

Janelle Atyeo
Apr 25, 2019
Apr 25, 2019 Updated Apr 26, 2019

Hog growth — The top five counties where hog inventories increased between 2012 and 2017 are shown by the numbers.
Source: USDA 2017 Ag Census

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South Dakota’s agricultural leaders look to livestock as a way to add value to crops grown in the state’s expansive fields.

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Janelle is editor of the Tri-State Neighbor, covering South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, northwestern Iowa and northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at jatyeo@tristateneighbor.com or follow on Twitter @JLNeighbor.