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North American elk are returning to the prairies of western South Dakota after more than 100 years of absence, a migration seen as a win for wildlife conservation but which has farmers and ranchers bothered by feed losses and property damage.

HENDRUM, Minn. — Andrew Jossund turned a trait often frowned upon in the school classroom into a unique skill and livelihood.

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The 2020 Alltech Global Feed Survey estimates that international feed tonnage decreased by 1.07% to 1.126 billion metric tons of feed produced last year, due largely to African swine fever (ASF) and the decline of pig feed in the Asia-Pacific region. The top nine feed-produc…

It’s no coincidence that the Super Bowl is played during the depths of midwinter. After enduring approximately 27 consecutive months of snow and cold, we’re eager for any distraction that will keep us from getting into shouting matches with our housemates over such life-or-death issues as ho…

It may seem obvious: Crop prices are poor, profit margins are tight and much of the Upper Midwest suffered through horrible harvest conditions in the fall of 2019. So area farmers naturally will pay less to rent cropland in 2020, right?

Sometime in late December, I found myself practically jogging through Walmart. One kid was at a birthday party; the other was playing with a cousin. I had one hour to get a week or more worth of groceries and other supplies (alone — a rare treat) and drive across Jamestown to pick up the afo…

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — Travis Bell knew exactly how many pounds of feed each pen of cattle in his 1,500 head feedlot in Fordville, N.D., got on Monday, Jan. 20. That wouldn’t seem like much of a feat unless you consider that Bell was more than two hours away, in Jamestown at the Precision Ag Summit.

Grants of up to $1,000 for youth gardening projects are available through North Dakota State University Extension. Approximately 50 projects are supported across the state each year.

FARGO, N.D. — Follow me as we head out into the garden. Don’t worry; the snow’s gone, the grass is green, the weather’s warm and the flower beds are in full bloom.

BROOKINGS – For more than 30 years, SDSU Extension sheep specialist and animal science professor Jeffrey Held has served as a dedicated advocate for the lamb and wool industry and an essential educator in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at South Dakota State University.

YANKTON, S.D. – Dakota National Bank will host AgriVisions 2020 featuring Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax, on Feb. 12 in Yankton and Feb. 13 in Fort Pierre and Mitchell. Farmers, agri-business professionals and business owners are invited to attend.

BROOKINGS — Jan. 9-12, 2020 three state 4-H agriculture ambassadors were recently awarded the opportunity to hone their agri-science skills at the National 4-H Youth Summit in Washington, D.C.

The onset of a deep chest cold recently pushed me to wander the aisles of rural America’s drug store, Dollar General, for any cure that might halt the hacking. Three days and three placebos later, my hack weakened to a wheeze. Time, and the lovely Catherine’s chicken soup, did the trick.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is reminding producers who received a prevented planting “top-up” payment last fall that they are required to purchase Federal crop insurance for the next two crop years. The deadlines (sales closing dates) …

CLEARWATER, Minn. (AP) — Cattle perked up and started to moo as Matt Maier fired up his tractor to bring over a fresh roll of baleage for his herd.

South Dakota cattle on feed unchanged

DENVER, Colo. — Baumgarten Cattle Co., Belfield, Neb., took top honors in the Hereford carload show on Friday, Jan. 17, during the 2020 National Western Stock Show in Denver. Coyote Ridge Ranch, La Salle, Colo., topped the pen-of-three bull show and Barber Ranch, Channing, Texas, won the pen…

DENVER, Colo. — Robyn Kelley Samsel, Cloverdale, Ind., was honored as the 2020 Hereford Herdsman of the Year at the National Hereford Show during the National Western Stock Show.

DENVER – Members of the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) claimed top honors at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) junior Hereford show Wednesday, Jan. 15, in Denver.

DENVER, Colo. – The red and white breed put on a spectacular display at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS), Jan. 15-18, as SR Dominate 308F ET captured the supreme title of the National Hereford Show in Stadium Arena. A total of 284 head (94 bulls and 190 females) were exhibited on the “…

BROOKINGS — The 2020 South Dakota Pest Management Guides are now available for free on the SDSU Extension website. The guides provide recommendations for controlling weeds, insects and diseases.

The private applicator training scheduled for Jan. 17 in Miller was canceled due to weather. It has been rescheduled for Feb. 7, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Miller High School Auditorium at 623 E 4th St.

FARGO, N.D. — Soils waterlogged from record fall rains and a steadily accumulating winter snowpack mean the prospects for a significant spring flood "loom high" in the Red River Valley, forecasters warned on Jan. 23.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Recently, 75 FFA members visited Portugal and Spain for a 12-day educational and cultural experience.

Livestock producers were in the State Capitol on Jan. 15 as the South Dakota Stockgrowers hosted their annual Legislative Day and Mixer at Drifters Event Center in Fort Pierre, S.D. “The mixer is a great day for Stockgrowers and state officials to get together each year,” said Stockgrowers P…

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Since 1990, the United States has ramped up its production of biofuels — to about 16 billion gallons of ethanol and 1.6 billion gallons of biodiesel in 2017. At the same time, production of palm oil has increased nearly sixfold, mainly for food production, and with it …

The Super Bowl is just around the corner.

Angus enthusiasts from around the country gathered for the 2020 Ranchers’ Rendezvous on Jan. 16, 2020, at the Spruce Mountain Ranch in Larkspur, Colorado. The evening of fun and philanthropy raised more than $100,000 to benefit the Angus Foundation mission of education, youth and research.

PIERRE, S.D.— Improving soil health is a mission many South Dakotan’s take seriously, including Governor Kristi Noem, proclaiming February 21 Soil Health Awareness Day in South Dakota.

The South Dakota FFA actively engages South Dakota’s youth in agriculture and has done so for more than 90 years. The South Dakota FFA Foundation’s Star Partner Program joins the efforts of South Dakota businesses and organizations with FFA's mission of developing premier leadership, persona…

There was the little house and the big house on the Olson farm near Waubay.

Despite 2019 having been China’s official “Year of the Pig,” things could not have been much worse for the nation’s swine herd, its farmers or the country’s 1.4 billion consumers who have a strong preference for pork as a protein.

Is your herd positive for Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M.hyo)? As a pork producer, it is important to know the answer to this question for pigs in all stages of production. As one of many types of Mycoplasma that can affect pigs, M. hyo is a type of bacteria that lacks a cell wall, which change…

Mark your calendars for March 27. South Dakota Corn’s 34th annual conference is rescheduled for that day after a blizzard forced postponement from Jan. 18. The good news is that the lineup of speakers and entertainment will be very similar to the original one.

The shortage of horse quality hay in Minnesota has many owners purchasing hay from outside Minnesota and the Midwest. Along with this comes the risk of purchasing alfalfa hay infested with blister beetles. While rare, beetle-infested hay can cause health problems and death in horses and othe…

The Angus Foundation Heifer Package has been sold at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver since 1980 to generate unrestricted funds for Angus education, youth and research efforts. This year, Bob and Dana McClaren of 44 Farms from Cameron, Texas, bought the elite Heifer Package, …

DENVER, Colo. – At the 2020 National Western Stock Show, Red Angus enthusiasts presented nearly 500 entries at the National Red Angus Show, Junior National Red Angus Show and the National Red Angus Pen Show.

AMES, Iowa – Crop advisers and producers who want to take a deeper look at the principles of soil, soil fertility and nutrient management should consider registering for the two-day Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management Short Course Feb. 25-26.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The American Soybean Association (ASA) and Valent are now accepting applications for Ag Voices of the Future, a program for students, held in conjunction with the summer ASA Board meeting and Soy Issues Forum from July 6-9, 2020, in Washington, D.C.

Several North Dakota 4-H’ers brought home honors from the Western National Roundup in Denver, Colo.

Westminster, Colo. — The 400 ranchers bringing more than 100 head of live bison to Denver this week will also be bringing a commitment to continue building the market for bison meat based upon the quality of the meat and a dedication to sustainable ranching practices.

Farming rented ground is a reality for most Minnesota producers. When there’s interest in implementing conservation practices on rented ground, renters and owners will need to come to an agreement. As land leases are finalized for next year, it’s a good time to think about incorporating land…

This past fall, I made the decision to invest in a new subsurface drainage system at the Northwest Research and Outreach Center (NWROC) in Crookston, Minn.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — What began on an Indiana soybean farm 100 years ago developed into an organization that quickly grew to be the leading advocate for soybean farmers and foster the building of the U.S. soybean industry— the American Soybean Association (ASA). ASA is celebrating its “First Soy…

WASHINGTON, D.C.  (AP) — The Trump administration lifted federal protections Thursday for some of the nation's millions of miles of streams, arroyos and wetlands, completing one of its most far-reaching environmental rollbacks.

It’s no coincidence that the Super Bowl is played during the depths of midwinter. After enduring approximately 27 consecutive months of snow and cold, we’re eager for any distraction that will keep us from getting into shouting matches with our housemates over such life-or-death issues as ho…

It may seem obvious: Crop prices are poor, profit margins are tight and much of the Upper Midwest suffered through horrible harvest conditions in the fall of 2019. So area farmers naturally will pay less to rent cropland in 2020, right?

Sometime in late December, I found myself practically jogging through Walmart. One kid was at a birthday party; the other was playing with a cousin. I had one hour to get a week or more worth of groceries and other supplies (alone — a rare treat) and drive across Jamestown to pick up the afo…

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — Travis Bell knew exactly how many pounds of feed each pen of cattle in his 1,500 head feedlot in Fordville, N.D., got on Monday, Jan. 20. That wouldn’t seem like much of a feat unless you consider that Bell was more than two hours away, in Jamestown at the Precision Ag Summit.

Grants of up to $1,000 for youth gardening projects are available through North Dakota State University Extension. Approximately 50 projects are supported across the state each year.

FARGO, N.D. — Follow me as we head out into the garden. Don’t worry; the snow’s gone, the grass is green, the weather’s warm and the flower beds are in full bloom.

BROOKINGS – For more than 30 years, SDSU Extension sheep specialist and animal science professor Jeffrey Held has served as a dedicated advocate for the lamb and wool industry and an essential educator in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at South Dakota State University.

YANKTON, S.D. – Dakota National Bank will host AgriVisions 2020 featuring Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax, on Feb. 12 in Yankton and Feb. 13 in Fort Pierre and Mitchell. Farmers, agri-business professionals and business owners are invited to attend.

BROOKINGS — Jan. 9-12, 2020 three state 4-H agriculture ambassadors were recently awarded the opportunity to hone their agri-science skills at the National 4-H Youth Summit in Washington, D.C.

The onset of a deep chest cold recently pushed me to wander the aisles of rural America’s drug store, Dollar General, for any cure that might halt the hacking. Three days and three placebos later, my hack weakened to a wheeze. Time, and the lovely Catherine’s chicken soup, did the trick.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is reminding producers who received a prevented planting “top-up” payment last fall that they are required to purchase Federal crop insurance for the next two crop years. The deadlines (sales closing dates) …

CLEARWATER, Minn. (AP) — Cattle perked up and started to moo as Matt Maier fired up his tractor to bring over a fresh roll of baleage for his herd.

South Dakota cattle on feed unchanged

DENVER, Colo. — Baumgarten Cattle Co., Belfield, Neb., took top honors in the Hereford carload show on Friday, Jan. 17, during the 2020 National Western Stock Show in Denver. Coyote Ridge Ranch, La Salle, Colo., topped the pen-of-three bull show and Barber Ranch, Channing, Texas, won the pen…

DENVER, Colo. — Robyn Kelley Samsel, Cloverdale, Ind., was honored as the 2020 Hereford Herdsman of the Year at the National Hereford Show during the National Western Stock Show.

DENVER – Members of the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) claimed top honors at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) junior Hereford show Wednesday, Jan. 15, in Denver.

DENVER, Colo. – The red and white breed put on a spectacular display at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS), Jan. 15-18, as SR Dominate 308F ET captured the supreme title of the National Hereford Show in Stadium Arena. A total of 284 head (94 bulls and 190 females) were exhibited on the “…

BROOKINGS — The 2020 South Dakota Pest Management Guides are now available for free on the SDSU Extension website. The guides provide recommendations for controlling weeds, insects and diseases.

The private applicator training scheduled for Jan. 17 in Miller was canceled due to weather. It has been rescheduled for Feb. 7, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Miller High School Auditorium at 623 E 4th St.

FARGO, N.D. — Soils waterlogged from record fall rains and a steadily accumulating winter snowpack mean the prospects for a significant spring flood "loom high" in the Red River Valley, forecasters warned on Jan. 23.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Recently, 75 FFA members visited Portugal and Spain for a 12-day educational and cultural experience.

Livestock producers were in the State Capitol on Jan. 15 as the South Dakota Stockgrowers hosted their annual Legislative Day and Mixer at Drifters Event Center in Fort Pierre, S.D. “The mixer is a great day for Stockgrowers and state officials to get together each year,” said Stockgrowers P…

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Since 1990, the United States has ramped up its production of biofuels — to about 16 billion gallons of ethanol and 1.6 billion gallons of biodiesel in 2017. At the same time, production of palm oil has increased nearly sixfold, mainly for food production, and with it …

The Super Bowl is just around the corner.

Angus enthusiasts from around the country gathered for the 2020 Ranchers’ Rendezvous on Jan. 16, 2020, at the Spruce Mountain Ranch in Larkspur, Colorado. The evening of fun and philanthropy raised more than $100,000 to benefit the Angus Foundation mission of education, youth and research.

PIERRE, S.D.— Improving soil health is a mission many South Dakotan’s take seriously, including Governor Kristi Noem, proclaiming February 21 Soil Health Awareness Day in South Dakota.

The South Dakota FFA actively engages South Dakota’s youth in agriculture and has done so for more than 90 years. The South Dakota FFA Foundation’s Star Partner Program joins the efforts of South Dakota businesses and organizations with FFA's mission of developing premier leadership, persona…

There was the little house and the big house on the Olson farm near Waubay.

Despite 2019 having been China’s official “Year of the Pig,” things could not have been much worse for the nation’s swine herd, its farmers or the country’s 1.4 billion consumers who have a strong preference for pork as a protein.

Is your herd positive for Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M.hyo)? As a pork producer, it is important to know the answer to this question for pigs in all stages of production. As one of many types of Mycoplasma that can affect pigs, M. hyo is a type of bacteria that lacks a cell wall, which change…

Mark your calendars for March 27. South Dakota Corn’s 34th annual conference is rescheduled for that day after a blizzard forced postponement from Jan. 18. The good news is that the lineup of speakers and entertainment will be very similar to the original one.

The shortage of horse quality hay in Minnesota has many owners purchasing hay from outside Minnesota and the Midwest. Along with this comes the risk of purchasing alfalfa hay infested with blister beetles. While rare, beetle-infested hay can cause health problems and death in horses and othe…

The Angus Foundation Heifer Package has been sold at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver since 1980 to generate unrestricted funds for Angus education, youth and research efforts. This year, Bob and Dana McClaren of 44 Farms from Cameron, Texas, bought the elite Heifer Package, …

DENVER, Colo. – At the 2020 National Western Stock Show, Red Angus enthusiasts presented nearly 500 entries at the National Red Angus Show, Junior National Red Angus Show and the National Red Angus Pen Show.

AMES, Iowa – Crop advisers and producers who want to take a deeper look at the principles of soil, soil fertility and nutrient management should consider registering for the two-day Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management Short Course Feb. 25-26.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The American Soybean Association (ASA) and Valent are now accepting applications for Ag Voices of the Future, a program for students, held in conjunction with the summer ASA Board meeting and Soy Issues Forum from July 6-9, 2020, in Washington, D.C.

Westminster, Colo. — The 400 ranchers bringing more than 100 head of live bison to Denver this week will also be bringing a commitment to continue building the market for bison meat based upon the quality of the meat and a dedication to sustainable ranching practices.

Several North Dakota 4-H’ers brought home honors from the Western National Roundup in Denver, Colo.

Farming rented ground is a reality for most Minnesota producers. When there’s interest in implementing conservation practices on rented ground, renters and owners will need to come to an agreement. As land leases are finalized for next year, it’s a good time to think about incorporating land…

This past fall, I made the decision to invest in a new subsurface drainage system at the Northwest Research and Outreach Center (NWROC) in Crookston, Minn.