Washington, D.C. — On April 17, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the government of Tunisia and the United States have finalized U.S. export certificates to allow imports of U.S. beef, poultry, and egg products into Tuni…
We have all experienced the law of unintended consequences; we take an action in anticipation of a specific result and while that result may or may not occur, there are results that we did not anticipate. Sometimes these unanticipated results are positive while other times they are not.
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology named Dr. Frank Mitloehner the 2019 Borlaug CAST Communication Award recipient. Mitloehner, a professor and air quality extension specialist in the Department of Animal Science at the University of California-Davis, is the 10th recipient of…
Pierre, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture (SDDA) reminds South Dakotans that the deadline for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is May 1, 2019.
Weather, large debt loads, government regulations, machinery breakdowns, high interest rates, crop yields, livestock illness, commodity prices and disagreements with family members are all stressors that are weighing on farmers and ranchers nowadays.
Don’t have the patience to wait for a Tesla? Can’t afford a $1-million-plus Pininfarina Battista supercar? No worries. There are plenty of affordable electric vehicles heading on the market.
Collectibles were sometimes made to fool people. A tiny teddy bear could hide a perfume bottle. Pincushions hide beneath the fabric skirts of half-dolls, ceramic figures stitched to the skirt. Some collectible canes hid thin flasks that held forbidden whiskey to drink secretly while on a wal…
International Harvester began building vehicles at a Chicago plant in 1907. Production was soon transferred to Akron, where in 1910, one of the Auto-Wagon models rolled out the factory door on solid rubber tires mounted on 36-inch front wheels and 38-inch rear wheels.
BROOKINGS, S.D. – For nearly 30 years, David Graper, SDSU Extension horticulture specialist and Master Gardener Program coordinator, has shared his horticulture knowledge and enthusiasm with South Dakotans.
Calving season is in full swing across much of North Dakota, and the first 60 to 90 days post-calving are the most nutritionally demanding period in the production cycle, according to two North Dakota State University animal scientists.
State average pastureland values and cash rents in North Dakota have moved sideways over the last four years, says Bryon Parman, North Dakota State University Extension agricultural finance specialist.
Arden Hills, Minn. – With spring in full force and days getting longer, backyard flock raisers are experiencing two fun moments: New baby chicks and egg production picking up again from the adult flock. Whether it’s the first egg at week 18 or the first egg of the spring season, there’s noth…
04/16/19 — Crop progress was out on April 15 (tax day) with planting falling further behind in nearly all crops as the cold/wet spring still has not warmed or dried soils enough to allow planting in most areas. Corn planting progress is only 3% (up 1% last week) vs. 5% average so we’ve now f…
Home on the range has a whole new meaning for some South Dakota bison.
The South Dakota Stockgrowers are growing increasingly frustrated at the direction the USDA is taking animal traceability.
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The State FFA Degree, the highest degree conferred by the South Dakota FFA, was presented to 267 agricultural education students at the 2018 South Dakota FFA Convention. Certain students rise to the top as star finalists. These individuals spend countless hours working on t…
Four-year-old Quinn Schaeffer enjoys being daddy’s helper during calving season.
North Dakota State University Extension livestock experts are warning producers to protect their calves from scours.
With planting season right around the corner, many farmers are looking at designing on-farm trials in some of their fields. Here are a few pointers to help ensure that you are able to answer the questions you are trying to evaluate:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Soybean Association (ASA) is disappointed that the European Union has voted on a mandate to move forward with an EU-U.S. Free Trade Agreement that excludes agriculture. The EU is a critically important market for U.S. food exports, including soybeans.
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Pork Checkoff has awarded 20 scholarships to college students around the United States as part of its strategy to develop the pork industry’s future human capital. A National Pork Board committee judged the pool of 48 applicants based on scholastic merit, leadership ac…
Under the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) as revised in 2015, there are specific requirements for handlers when pesticide labels require the use of a respirator. Handlers are employees, owners, and family members who apply, load, unload, rinse pesticide application equipment or do other tas…
The South Dakota FFA Honorary State Degrees and Distinguished Service Awards were presented at the 91st Annual South Dakota State FFA Convention on April 8th, in Brookings, S.D. These awards recognize outstanding contributions of time and talent to the South Dakota FFA.
South Dakota FFA members were recognized at convention for their excellence in developing career-specific skills through their supervised agricultural experience (SAE). FFA Agricultural Proficiency Awards recognize members who have developed their skills and abilities related to employment, …
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — If the bearish numbers in the March 29 U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Prospective Plantings Report get you down, Alan Roebke says he has a plan to perk things up — the Roebke Plan.
BISMARCK — Representatives of ag groups are used to going to shows and conventions, talking to farmers and consumers. Talking to farmers about the importance of various crops can be like preaching to the choir, while talking to consumers at big events can be hit or miss on whether the inform…
When the high temperatures rise above freezing and the daily lows stay below freezing, the sap starts to run in maple trees. On Saturday, April 6, at Maplewood State Park near Pelican Rapids, Minn., the volunteer group Friends of Maplewood put on a demonstration to show how maple sap is capt…
The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) provides assistance to eligible producers for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by adverse weather, disease and attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the federal government or protected by federal law.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The new Minnesota Grown Directory is now here, highlighting products and services available directly from Minnesota farmers and farmers markets. This year’s publication features 1,023 members from across the state.
WASHINGTON — To help residents, farmers, and ranchers affected by the devastation caused by recent flooding, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid Iowans in their recovery efforts. USDA staff in the regional, state, and count…
The Crop Protection Network (CPN) has published its 2019 fungicide efficacy tables for corn and soybean foliar diseases and soybean seedling diseases. These three publications can be found at the CPN website, under resources and publications (http://tinyurl.com/y5aojbgs).
PIERRE — Build Your Base with Beef, a popular South Dakota sports nutrition and training program, continues to spark interest with athletes and coaches across the state. As the year-one pilot comes to a successful completion, there is positive talk about the future of the program.
OMAHA, Neb. – On April 15, Ag Processing Inc (AGP) announced that the Company is aiding in the recovery efforts from the recent floods that have affected parts of Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri. The aid consists of a $100,000 contribution split equally among four charities and relief organizat…
Weather, large debt loads, government regulations, machinery breakdowns, high interest rates, crop yields, livestock illness, commodity prices and disagreements with family members are all stressors that are weighing on farmers and ranchers nowadays.
Question: Since baleage is becoming more readily available, I’m wondering what your thoughts are on feeding it to horses? Should horses be vaccinated against botulism if feeding baleage? Is warm weather feeding of baleage going to result in mold formation? Additionally, I know of some horses…
The South Dakota Horse Council will host a spring driving clinic May 11 at the SDSU Animal Science Arena in Brookings, S.D. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. with plans to complete the day around 3 p.m. Joe Biren of Iona, Minn., will once again be the day’s clinician, having presented at two…
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Over 2,100 FFA members, advisors, and guests attended the 91st South Dakota State FFA Convention on South Dakota State University’s campus in Brookings, S.D., April 7-9. While there, FFA members participated in the state FFA Career Development Events (CDE’s).
BROOKINGS, S.D. – SDSU Extension Food and Families Program Director Suzanne Stluka is a recipient of the 2019 Dr. April Brooks Women of Distinction Award, recognizing her for leadership and service to South Dakotans throughout the state.
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The South Dakota State 4-H Ambassador team invites all teens, ages 13 to 18, to attend the 2019 4-H Teen Leadership Conference (TLC) held on the South Dakota State University campus, June 3-7.
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Brent Comstock, a rural Nebraskan, is the founder of one of the most successful rural-based tech companies in the Midwest. He will be the keynote speaker during the 2019 Energize! Exploring Innovative Rural Communities Conference, held in in Lemmon April 30-May1.
BROOKINGS – South Dakota FFA is dedicated to premier leadership, personal growth, and career success and is therefore proud to support South Dakota FFA members in their post-secondary education. The following scholarships were awarded on April 8, 2019, at the 91st South Dakota FFA State Conv…
Given the recent havoc endured by producers in the upper mid-west by the spring blizzard or even prior flooding we are aware that many producers have incurred losses. This has come in the form of either livestock death, feed loss, power outages or possibly even having to dump milk due to imp…
BROOKINGS — To wrap up the 91st South Dakota State FFA Convention on April 9th, 2019, in Brookings, six members were elected to serve as the 2019-2020 South Dakota State FFA officer team. Ten candidates interviewed for the six South Dakota FFA leadership roles. The individuals elected to the…
DES MOINES, Iowa – On April 12, USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Amanda De Jong announced that FSA offices in Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Pottawattamie and Woodbury counties in Iowa are accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) beginnin…
WASHINGTON – Higher limits are now available for borrowers interested in USDA’s farm loans, which help agricultural producers purchase farms or cover operating expenses. The 2018 Farm Bill increased the amount that producers can borrow through direct and guaranteed loans available through US…
LOGAN, Utah — Select Sires MidAmerica is pleased to award $1,000 scholarships to 10 high school seniors. The annual scholarship program recognizes outstanding youth of Select Sires MidAmerica customer-owners with preference given to incoming freshmen at a university or college majoring in an…
Collectibles were sometimes made to fool people. A tiny teddy bear could hide a perfume bottle. Pincushions hide beneath the fabric skirts of half-dolls, ceramic figures stitched to the skirt. Some collectible canes hid thin flasks that held forbidden whiskey to drink secretly while on a wal…
International Harvester began building vehicles at a Chicago plant in 1907. Production was soon transferred to Akron, where in 1910, one of the Auto-Wagon models rolled out the factory door on solid rubber tires mounted on 36-inch front wheels and 38-inch rear wheels.
BROOKINGS, S.D. – For nearly 30 years, David Graper, SDSU Extension horticulture specialist and Master Gardener Program coordinator, has shared his horticulture knowledge and enthusiasm with South Dakotans.
State average pastureland values and cash rents in North Dakota have moved sideways over the last four years, says Bryon Parman, North Dakota State University Extension agricultural finance specialist.
Arden Hills, Minn. – With spring in full force and days getting longer, backyard flock raisers are experiencing two fun moments: New baby chicks and egg production picking up again from the adult flock. Whether it’s the first egg at week 18 or the first egg of the spring season, there’s noth…
04/16/19 — Crop progress was out on April 15 (tax day) with planting falling further behind in nearly all crops as the cold/wet spring still has not warmed or dried soils enough to allow planting in most areas. Corn planting progress is only 3% (up 1% last week) vs. 5% average so we’ve now f…
The South Dakota FFA Honorary State Degrees and Distinguished Service Awards were presented at the 91st Annual South Dakota State FFA Convention on April 8th, in Brookings, S.D. These awards recognize outstanding contributions of time and talent to the South Dakota FFA.
South Dakota FFA members were recognized at convention for their excellence in developing career-specific skills through their supervised agricultural experience (SAE). FFA Agricultural Proficiency Awards recognize members who have developed their skills and abilities related to employment, …
Four-year-old Quinn Schaeffer enjoys being daddy’s helper during calving season.
Home on the range has a whole new meaning for some South Dakota bison.
With planting season right around the corner, many farmers are looking at designing on-farm trials in some of their fields. Here are a few pointers to help ensure that you are able to answer the questions you are trying to evaluate:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Soybean Association (ASA) is disappointed that the European Union has voted on a mandate to move forward with an EU-U.S. Free Trade Agreement that excludes agriculture. The EU is a critically important market for U.S. food exports, including soybeans.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The new Minnesota Grown Directory is now here, highlighting products and services available directly from Minnesota farmers and farmers markets. This year’s publication features 1,023 members from across the state.
WASHINGTON — To help residents, farmers, and ranchers affected by the devastation caused by recent flooding, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid Iowans in their recovery efforts. USDA staff in the regional, state, and count…
The Crop Protection Network (CPN) has published its 2019 fungicide efficacy tables for corn and soybean foliar diseases and soybean seedling diseases. These three publications can be found at the CPN website, under resources and publications (http://tinyurl.com/y5aojbgs).
PIERRE — Build Your Base with Beef, a popular South Dakota sports nutrition and training program, continues to spark interest with athletes and coaches across the state. As the year-one pilot comes to a successful completion, there is positive talk about the future of the program.
Weather, large debt loads, government regulations, machinery breakdowns, high interest rates, crop yields, livestock illness, commodity prices and disagreements with family members are all stressors that are weighing on farmers and ranchers nowadays.
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The State FFA Degree, the highest degree conferred by the South Dakota FFA, was presented to 267 agricultural education students at the 2018 South Dakota FFA Convention. Certain students rise to the top as star finalists. These individuals spend countless hours working on t…
Under the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) as revised in 2015, there are specific requirements for handlers when pesticide labels require the use of a respirator. Handlers are employees, owners, and family members who apply, load, unload, rinse pesticide application equipment or do other tas…
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — If the bearish numbers in the March 29 U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Prospective Plantings Report get you down, Alan Roebke says he has a plan to perk things up — the Roebke Plan.
BISMARCK — Representatives of ag groups are used to going to shows and conventions, talking to farmers and consumers. Talking to farmers about the importance of various crops can be like preaching to the choir, while talking to consumers at big events can be hit or miss on whether the inform…
When the high temperatures rise above freezing and the daily lows stay below freezing, the sap starts to run in maple trees. On Saturday, April 6, at Maplewood State Park near Pelican Rapids, Minn., the volunteer group Friends of Maplewood put on a demonstration to show how maple sap is capt…
OMAHA, Neb. – On April 15, Ag Processing Inc (AGP) announced that the Company is aiding in the recovery efforts from the recent floods that have affected parts of Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri. The aid consists of a $100,000 contribution split equally among four charities and relief organizat…
BROOKINGS — To wrap up the 91st South Dakota State FFA Convention on April 9th, 2019, in Brookings, six members were elected to serve as the 2019-2020 South Dakota State FFA officer team. Ten candidates interviewed for the six South Dakota FFA leadership roles. The individuals elected to the…
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Over 2,100 FFA members, advisors, and guests attended the 91st South Dakota State FFA Convention on South Dakota State University’s campus in Brookings, S.D., April 7-9. While there, FFA members participated in the state FFA Career Development Events (CDE’s).
DES MOINES, Iowa – On April 12, USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Amanda De Jong announced that FSA offices in Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Pottawattamie and Woodbury counties in Iowa are accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) beginnin…
Question: Since baleage is becoming more readily available, I’m wondering what your thoughts are on feeding it to horses? Should horses be vaccinated against botulism if feeding baleage? Is warm weather feeding of baleage going to result in mold formation? Additionally, I know of some horses…
WASHINGTON – Higher limits are now available for borrowers interested in USDA’s farm loans, which help agricultural producers purchase farms or cover operating expenses. The 2018 Farm Bill increased the amount that producers can borrow through direct and guaranteed loans available through US…
The South Dakota Horse Council will host a spring driving clinic May 11 at the SDSU Animal Science Arena in Brookings, S.D. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. with plans to complete the day around 3 p.m. Joe Biren of Iona, Minn., will once again be the day’s clinician, having presented at two…
BROOKINGS, S.D. – SDSU Extension Food and Families Program Director Suzanne Stluka is a recipient of the 2019 Dr. April Brooks Women of Distinction Award, recognizing her for leadership and service to South Dakotans throughout the state.
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The South Dakota State 4-H Ambassador team invites all teens, ages 13 to 18, to attend the 2019 4-H Teen Leadership Conference (TLC) held on the South Dakota State University campus, June 3-7.
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Brent Comstock, a rural Nebraskan, is the founder of one of the most successful rural-based tech companies in the Midwest. He will be the keynote speaker during the 2019 Energize! Exploring Innovative Rural Communities Conference, held in in Lemmon April 30-May1.
HURON, S.D. – The presidents of South Dakota and North Dakota Farmers Union met with policy makers in Washington, D.C., to discuss commodity transportation costs, crop insurance alternatives and renewable fuels on behalf of family farmers and ranchers.
Washington, D.C. — On April 12, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the implementation status of the 2018 Farm Bill. President Trump signed this Farm Bill into law on December 20, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) promptly began implementation of key programs. US…
BROOKINGS – South Dakota FFA is dedicated to premier leadership, personal growth, and career success and is therefore proud to support South Dakota FFA members in their post-secondary education. The following scholarships were awarded on April 8, 2019, at the 91st South Dakota FFA State Conv…
Faulk County rancher Sal Roseland has been battling 30 inches of deep, wet snow in an effort to save his newborn Black Angus calves.
After a 60-year run, there will be no horse racing in Aberdeen this year.
