Aug. 9 was a perfect day to enjoy 18 holes of golf for the 17th Annual Beef Bucks Golf Classic while Col. Jon Phillips gave his price discovery report from the club house.

Homegrown Sioux Empire is proud to announce Yard to Table Month – with events throughout September.

There are no rearview mirrors on the motorbikes in Ho Chi Minh City, as the saying goes, implying the Vietnamese people never look backward, but stay focused on the future.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Media and other interested parties need look no further than their phones and other mobile devices for all the latest soy statistics, including planting data, yield and production reports, crush history, meal and oil records, and more.

The future of food is in our hands, but do we have enough hands to help feed the world? 

Kernza and salt-tolerant forages will be featured during a field day on perennial crops at North Dakota State University’s Williston Research Extension Center (WREC) on Sept. 26.

“I think Jake is barking at the tomatoes,” my older daughter said with a laugh.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s a federal program designed to increase markets for American farmers, decrease U.S. dependency on foreign oil, and curb the carbon footprint through reduced emissions. Yet, the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is again taking hits this year from the Environmental Protecti…

DENVER, Colo. – Dubuque, Iowa, will be a hotspot for innovative and forward-thinking cattlemen and women next month during the 66th annual National Red Angus Convention. The Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium, hosted by the Red Angus Association of America, is sure to be a highlight of the con…

HURON, S.D. – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for South Dakota Julie Gross has announced that Philip Health Services, Inc. has been selected to receive funding of $4,999,000 to make infrastructure improvements.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Winter is right around the corner. With the changing seasons comes freeze and thaw cycles, falling pine needles and leaves, organic growth and harsh weather conditions that can wreak havoc on a building or structure's exterior if not maintained properly. Conducting an annual…

DENVER, Colo. – Bidders will be exercising their best attention-grabbing calls at the upcoming Red Angus Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) auction during the 66th annual National Red Angus Convention. The auction will take place Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Grand River Conference Center in picturesque Du…

Opportunities to incorporate cover crops into various cropping systems will be the focus of a North Dakota State University Extension field day on Sept. 17.

Celebrate local foods, farmers and all things salsa at Minnesota Salsa Fest, the signature event of the Sustainable Farming Association's Central Chapter, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat., Sept. 14, at Burlington Northern Park, 100 Aldrich Ave SW, Wadena.

Planting cover crops is increasing in popularity each year, and this is not surprising considering the benefits. However, those potential benefits will be quickly negated by the use of untested or unlabeled seed says Jason Goltz, North Dakota State Seed Department regulatory programs manager.

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal brain disease of deer, elk, and moose that is caused by an abnormal protein called a prion. Animals infected with CWD show symptoms that consist of loss of weight and body condition, behavioral changes, excessive salivation, increased drinking and uri…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Aug. 21, the United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) submitted comments in support of a project initiated by the Bureau of Land Management titled Targeted Grazing of Annual Grasses in the Great Basin Ecoregions in Nevada.

Tim Crowly of Granite Falls, Minn., judged the Aberdeen Area Horsemen’s Association Open Horse Show on Aug. 4 at the Akkerman Arena. The results are as follows:

The widespread flooding of this spring and early summer that resulted in delayed and prevented planting along with the extreme dry conditions and devastating fires last summer in California have raised the visibility of the issue of climate change for many people. While this is a controversi…

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Colorado driver hauling nearly 300 pounds of hemp to Minnesota was pulled over last month in South Dakota despite an order from the U.S. Department of Agriculture not to block hemp shipments.

Anthrax continues to be a concern for cattle producers in North Dakota.

BROOKINGS — Individuals who have made significant contributions to South Dakota 4-H will be inducted into the South Dakota 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame on Sept. 1 during the 2019 South Dakota State Fair in Huron. In addition, six individuals will be inducted into the 4-H Shooting Sports Volunt…

Farmers implementing conservation practices that improve soil health aren't just hoping for better crop yields, they’re banking on them. The Natural Resources Conservation Service and American Farmland Trust recently released case studies highlighting the economic benefits of implementing so…

Shine up your boots, dust off your hat and pack your bags to head West. Reno, Nevada, is set to host the 2019 National Angus Convention and Trade Show Nov. 2-4. This is the farthest west the convention has ever been held, and the grand prize giveaways truly meet the needs of any western prod…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reveals that individuals are putting themselves at risk of illness when they wash or rinse raw poultry.

HURON, S.D. – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director for South Dakota Julie Gross announced that Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative has been selected to receive funding of $7,364,000 for rural electric infrastructure improvements. 

HURON, S.D. – Rural Development State Director for South Dakota Julie Gross today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding nine grants through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) for projects throughout South Dakota to reduce energy costs for farmers, ag p…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that producers of nearly 17,000 dairy operations have signed up for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program since signup opened June 17. Producers interested in 2019 coverage must sign up before Sept. 20.

WASHINGTON – Building on over a century of agricultural education, National Farmers Union (NFU) has announced its ninth Beginning Farmer Institute (BFI) cohort. Thirteen beginning farmers and ranchers from across the United States will take part in the education program, which promotes the s…

We are working to understand the distribution of the fungal pathogen that causes soybean sudden death syndrome and root rot of edible bean in Minnesota. Your help is requested in the collection of plant samples to enable us to determine where this pathogen/disease is spreading.

The South Dakota Auctioneers Association Bid Calling Contest and Benefit Auction will be held on Sept. 1, at 2 p.m. on the Dakotaland Stage at the State Fair in Huron. For the 15th year, the association is partnering with a youth group to provide funds for community programs in South Dakota.…

While scouting sunflower, there are two types of seed weevils that you may encounter. They are the red sunflower seed weevil and the gray sunflower seed weevil. It is possible to observe both of these species on a single sunflower head (Figure 1), and determining their identities isn’t diffi…

The South Dakota Grassland Coalition and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service are sponsoring a Low Stress Livestock Handling road tour Sept. 24-27. Workshops led by Dr. Tom Noffsinger, DVM, will be held in four locations across the state.

Thinking about applying manure soon on fields where short-season crops like sweet corn or peas have already come off or will be harvested in the next few weeks? Consider planting a cover crop to hold the nutrients in place this fall and next spring.

September 1 is the beginning of a new chapter for Full Circle Ag. Following the retirement of David Andresen, Jeff Thaler has been hired to fill the CEO position. Jeff comes to Full Circle Ag with a wealth of knowledge and 24 years of experience in the retail and wholesale ag marketplace. He…

WILLISTON, N.D. — Of the six states that lie in the Minneapolis Fed’s six-state region, North Dakota has been hit hardest by the trade war.

08/20/19 — The market seems fairly comfortable sliding lower for the time, with the USDA not helping things last Monday by not cutting acreage as much as expected in corn. However, they did cut soybean acreage much more than expected, and net we actually planted fewer acres than the trade wa…

I’ll never forget the first time I saw Pinedale, Miss., the tiny community where my grandmother grew up.

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Members of a legislative committee are still exploring the legalization of industrial hemp in South Dakota, despite a past veto and continued opposition from Republican Gov. Kristi Noem.

The annual contest mixing strength, agility and farm physics brought two standout champions under the spotlight of the South Dakota sun the afternoon of Aug. 18.

When 4-H competitions come to mind, most brains probably go straight to livestock.

Successful hay storage is essential to preserving high quality forage, while ensuring desired performance from livestock and deterring economic losses from unwanted hay storage fires. The predominant reason that fires occur in hay is because of excessive moisture in the plant residue that re…

BUTNER, N.C. — Jerry Hennessey, who used money from the elevator he managed in Minnesota to pay for big-game hunting trips, on July 29 reported to the low-security area of Butner Federal Correctional Institution in North Carolina.

Average U.S. farmland values and rental rates rose in 2019, according to two new annual reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

BADGER, Minn. — Farming and ranching can be challenging, especially when commodity prices are poor and income is limited. The U.S. Department of Agriculture projects U.S. net farm income this year will be about $70 billion, down from the record $123 billion in 2013.

BISMARCK — Bee boxes sit to the west of Clark Coleman’s sunflower field north of Bismarck. Honeybees play a vital role in pollinating sunflowers, helping increase yield and quality. But up until now, the bees have been placed nearby and farmers hope for the best.

Kernza and salt-tolerant forages will be featured during a field day on perennial crops at North Dakota State University’s Williston Research Extension Center (WREC) on Sept. 26.

“I think Jake is barking at the tomatoes,” my older daughter said with a laugh.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s a federal program designed to increase markets for American farmers, decrease U.S. dependency on foreign oil, and curb the carbon footprint through reduced emissions. Yet, the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is again taking hits this year from the Environmental Protecti…

DENVER, Colo. – Dubuque, Iowa, will be a hotspot for innovative and forward-thinking cattlemen and women next month during the 66th annual National Red Angus Convention. The Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium, hosted by the Red Angus Association of America, is sure to be a highlight of the con…

HURON, S.D. – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for South Dakota Julie Gross has announced that Philip Health Services, Inc. has been selected to receive funding of $4,999,000 to make infrastructure improvements.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Winter is right around the corner. With the changing seasons comes freeze and thaw cycles, falling pine needles and leaves, organic growth and harsh weather conditions that can wreak havoc on a building or structure's exterior if not maintained properly. Conducting an annual…

DENVER, Colo. – Bidders will be exercising their best attention-grabbing calls at the upcoming Red Angus Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) auction during the 66th annual National Red Angus Convention. The auction will take place Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Grand River Conference Center in picturesque Du…

Opportunities to incorporate cover crops into various cropping systems will be the focus of a North Dakota State University Extension field day on Sept. 17.

Celebrate local foods, farmers and all things salsa at Minnesota Salsa Fest, the signature event of the Sustainable Farming Association's Central Chapter, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat., Sept. 14, at Burlington Northern Park, 100 Aldrich Ave SW, Wadena.

Planting cover crops is increasing in popularity each year, and this is not surprising considering the benefits. However, those potential benefits will be quickly negated by the use of untested or unlabeled seed says Jason Goltz, North Dakota State Seed Department regulatory programs manager.

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal brain disease of deer, elk, and moose that is caused by an abnormal protein called a prion. Animals infected with CWD show symptoms that consist of loss of weight and body condition, behavioral changes, excessive salivation, increased drinking and uri…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Aug. 21, the United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) submitted comments in support of a project initiated by the Bureau of Land Management titled Targeted Grazing of Annual Grasses in the Great Basin Ecoregions in Nevada.

Tim Crowly of Granite Falls, Minn., judged the Aberdeen Area Horsemen’s Association Open Horse Show on Aug. 4 at the Akkerman Arena. The results are as follows:

The widespread flooding of this spring and early summer that resulted in delayed and prevented planting along with the extreme dry conditions and devastating fires last summer in California have raised the visibility of the issue of climate change for many people. While this is a controversi…

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Colorado driver hauling nearly 300 pounds of hemp to Minnesota was pulled over last month in South Dakota despite an order from the U.S. Department of Agriculture not to block hemp shipments.

Anthrax continues to be a concern for cattle producers in North Dakota.

BROOKINGS — Individuals who have made significant contributions to South Dakota 4-H will be inducted into the South Dakota 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame on Sept. 1 during the 2019 South Dakota State Fair in Huron. In addition, six individuals will be inducted into the 4-H Shooting Sports Volunt…

Farmers implementing conservation practices that improve soil health aren't just hoping for better crop yields, they’re banking on them. The Natural Resources Conservation Service and American Farmland Trust recently released case studies highlighting the economic benefits of implementing so…

Shine up your boots, dust off your hat and pack your bags to head West. Reno, Nevada, is set to host the 2019 National Angus Convention and Trade Show Nov. 2-4. This is the farthest west the convention has ever been held, and the grand prize giveaways truly meet the needs of any western prod…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reveals that individuals are putting themselves at risk of illness when they wash or rinse raw poultry.

HURON, S.D. – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director for South Dakota Julie Gross announced that Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative has been selected to receive funding of $7,364,000 for rural electric infrastructure improvements. 

HURON, S.D. – Rural Development State Director for South Dakota Julie Gross today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding nine grants through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) for projects throughout South Dakota to reduce energy costs for farmers, ag p…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that producers of nearly 17,000 dairy operations have signed up for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program since signup opened June 17. Producers interested in 2019 coverage must sign up before Sept. 20.

WASHINGTON – Building on over a century of agricultural education, National Farmers Union (NFU) has announced its ninth Beginning Farmer Institute (BFI) cohort. Thirteen beginning farmers and ranchers from across the United States will take part in the education program, which promotes the s…

We are working to understand the distribution of the fungal pathogen that causes soybean sudden death syndrome and root rot of edible bean in Minnesota. Your help is requested in the collection of plant samples to enable us to determine where this pathogen/disease is spreading.

The South Dakota Auctioneers Association Bid Calling Contest and Benefit Auction will be held on Sept. 1, at 2 p.m. on the Dakotaland Stage at the State Fair in Huron. For the 15th year, the association is partnering with a youth group to provide funds for community programs in South Dakota.…

While scouting sunflower, there are two types of seed weevils that you may encounter. They are the red sunflower seed weevil and the gray sunflower seed weevil. It is possible to observe both of these species on a single sunflower head (Figure 1), and determining their identities isn’t diffi…

The South Dakota Grassland Coalition and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service are sponsoring a Low Stress Livestock Handling road tour Sept. 24-27. Workshops led by Dr. Tom Noffsinger, DVM, will be held in four locations across the state.

Thinking about applying manure soon on fields where short-season crops like sweet corn or peas have already come off or will be harvested in the next few weeks? Consider planting a cover crop to hold the nutrients in place this fall and next spring.

September 1 is the beginning of a new chapter for Full Circle Ag. Following the retirement of David Andresen, Jeff Thaler has been hired to fill the CEO position. Jeff comes to Full Circle Ag with a wealth of knowledge and 24 years of experience in the retail and wholesale ag marketplace. He…

WILLISTON, N.D. — Of the six states that lie in the Minneapolis Fed’s six-state region, North Dakota has been hit hardest by the trade war.

08/20/19 — The market seems fairly comfortable sliding lower for the time, with the USDA not helping things last Monday by not cutting acreage as much as expected in corn. However, they did cut soybean acreage much more than expected, and net we actually planted fewer acres than the trade wa…

I’ll never forget the first time I saw Pinedale, Miss., the tiny community where my grandmother grew up.

When 4-H competitions come to mind, most brains probably go straight to livestock.

Successful hay storage is essential to preserving high quality forage, while ensuring desired performance from livestock and deterring economic losses from unwanted hay storage fires. The predominant reason that fires occur in hay is because of excessive moisture in the plant residue that re…

BUTNER, N.C. — Jerry Hennessey, who used money from the elevator he managed in Minnesota to pay for big-game hunting trips, on July 29 reported to the low-security area of Butner Federal Correctional Institution in North Carolina.