SD companies must sign up soon for China trip
• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- Officials say companies must apply soon if they want to join Gov. Dennis Daugaard on the next trade mission to China.
• Pat Costello, commissioner of the Governor's Office of Economic Development, says companies must submit applications by Jan. 17.
• Costello says companies interested in exporting to China should consider applying for the trade mission. He says the world's most populous nation offers business opportunities because its population and economy continue to grow.
• State Agriculture Secretary Lucas Lentsch says China is interested in importing U.S. agricultural products, and the trade mission offers South Dakota agricultural companies a chance to sell to China.
• The trip, tentatively set for May 6-15, will be Daugaard's third trade mission to China.
• Companies interested in taking part in the trade mission can find information at www.sdreadytowork.com
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Visa added as payment option for SD vehicle tags
• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- South Dakotans can now use a Visa debit or credit card to renew their vehicle licenses plates.
• The state Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles says the cards can be used online or through one of the self-service terminals around the state.
• Other options include electronic check and MasterCard or Discover cards.
• The fee is $1.50 per electronic check or 2.25 percent of the transaction total for credit or debit card payments.
• Customers who renew online will also be charged mailing fees.
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SDSU Extension offering farm transition sessions
• BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) -- South Dakota State University Extension is offering workshops to answer questions about estate planning and preparing for farm transitions.
• The Sustaining the Legacy-Estate Planning and Farm Transitions Conferences will be held at SDSU Extension regional centers in Sioux Falls and Pierre on Feb. 7 (Continued on page 19)
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