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In our COVID-19 environment, people who regularly take prescription drugs for chronic conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure may be wondering what will happen with their refills. VA wants you to know they are working hard to make sure you get your prescriptions on time, and when you need them. We ask that you request refills of your VA Prescriptions as soon as possible. VA will process your refill request and have it sent to you before you're scheduled to run out.
Read moreJessica Hegge of Platte has officially announced she is running for a District 21 State Representative seat in the upcoming general election on November 3rd. District 21 includes Charles Mix, Gregory, and Tripp counties and a portion of Bon Homme county. She will be running against Republican candidates Caleb Finck from Tripp and Rocky Blare from Ideal. The top two vote getters will win seats in the SD House of Representatives.
Read moreFarm owners have a one-time opportunity to update PLC yields of covered commodities on the farm, regardless of Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC)program election. The deadline to request a PLC yield update is September 30, 2020.
Read moreLake Andes- Charles Mix County farmers have a high number of farms enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage – Individual Program (ARC-IC). Producers with multiple farms enrolled into the 2020 ARC-IC program have the option to withdraw certain farms from the program if in the producer’s judgment it would improve the potential for a revenue-based payment on the farms remaining enrolled in the ARC-IC program. Producers may have some farms that appear to have above average revenue potential based on the 2020 estimated yields and current commodity price outlook. Other farms due to adverse weather conditions may have a below average 2020 revenue potential. These farms may generate an ARC-IC payment if their revenue loss is not offset by the higher revenue farms. To withdraw a farm from the ARC-IC program, producers must file a written request at the FSA Office by September 30, 2020. The request should specify the specific farm number(s), the county where the farm is administered, and the intention to withdraw the contract(s) with the understanding that no 2020 payment will be earned on the withdrawn farm(s).
Read moreRavinia Fire Department held their Annual Smoker Saturday night serving Mountain Oysters, Ham and a fun evening . Photos by Barb Pechous
Read moreLake Andes Fire Department Remembers 9/11 and the lives lost in the attack . Courtesy Photo
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