Custer County Chronicle

Most people have an idea of what agriculture land is and what it looks like.
Putting an exact definition to that, however, can be a difficult task.
Such is the case for the Custer County Commission, which spent a work session last Thursday trying to pin down the exact definition of “principal and predominate” when it comes to granting ag land classification for property.
At its next meeting, the commission will have to decide exactly what that means, as by July 1 ag land owners must reapply for ag status. That status must be reapplied for every five years.

When it comes to medicinal cannabis establishments in the City of Custer, it appears those interested in wading into those businesses will be able to indicate their interest, but not formally apply any time soon. That is, if the Custer City Council follows the recommendation from the city’s Planning and Zoning Committee.

On Wednesday, June 9, Fall River County director of equalization Susie Hayes and her staff hosted an informational meeting at the Mueller Center on the topics of agricultural land assessment and taxes.

As U.S. states lift more coronavirus restrictions, experts are worried about further spread of the virus through the Delta variant reported in India. That variant accounts for nearly 10 percent of coronavirus cases in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
More states continue to lift COVID-19 restrictions, including the requirements on social gatherings, capacity restrictions, social distancing, health screenings, cleaning and disinfection protocols and contact tracing.