South Dakota hemp farmers may soon have a new tool for ensuring their crops stay within legal THC limits: soil management practices that can dramatically alter cannabinoid levels in their plants.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance amendment on Wednesday night, officially prohibiting the sale, purchase, and possession of hemp-derived products to individuals under the age of 21.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council is set to review Ordinance No. 25-24 for its Second Reading on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, which would establish local regulations on the sale, purchase, and possession of hemp-derived products.