US Attorney Says Agro-Terrorism A Threat To South Dakota

U.S. Attorney Brendan Johnson is urging farmers and ranchers to be alert for agro-terrorism and the threat it poses to South Dakota's economy. His comments came Friday during the South Dakota Farmers Union's annual convention. Johnson says agriculture is South Dakota's lifeblood and one attack could cripple the entire state. He says all sectors of agriculture are vulnerable to attack, but livestock and meat production are most at risk. He suggests that terrorists could try to sicken livestock. Johnson is among eight U.S. attorneys on the Terrorism and National Security Committee formed by U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. AP