Grains continue their uptrend, with new 2.3-year highs in soybeans again Sept. 14, penetrating the $10 area for the first time in over two years. There is much to be excited about in soybeans, as USDA botched yield estimates again this year, hiking it to 53.3 bu in August only to have to sta…
“You’re moving the compost pile?” I asked.
Mick Docter, owner of Docter Feedlot, knew something was wrong this spring when they suddenly lost oil pressure in their Case IH 550 Quadtrac, according to a news release from Full Circle Ag. After losing pressure, they drained the oil and found several iron filings in the engine oil. They b…
Everyone knows what a bench is, but what is a window bench? Many homes in earlier centuries had windows set in alcoves in a large open room like a hall or living room. The bench was narrow enough, and a seat low enough to avoid blocking the window. The typical French bench had curved or turn…
Dry weather conditions early in the 2020 growing season brought about some issues related to potassium (K) that we have not seen for a few years. Soil moisture is required for plants to access soil potassium. Dry weather conditions and soils where K is stratified near the soil surface can le…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To further the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s work on the Agriculture Innovation Agenda (AIA), USDA announced Sept. 10 it is seeking public- and private-sector input on the most innovative technologies and practices that can be readily deployed across U.S. agriculture.
KANSAS CITY, KAN. — As part of Hunger Action Month this September and with the increased demand for food assistance due to COVID-19, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) announced on Sept. 10 an expanded commitment designed to make a lasting impact in the fight against hunger. Through its DFA Care…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined Smithfield Foods $13,494 for failing to protect employees at its Sioux Falls meatpacking plant from exposure to COVID-19, OSHA announced Sept. 10.
AMES, Iowa — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has debuted a new tool on the Forecast and Assessment of Cropping Systems (FACTS) website that displays weather summaries for every crop reporting district in 12 Midwest states.
ABERDEEN, S.D. - Here are the Aberdeen Area Horseman’s Association year-end class winners.
You know that it’s time to harvest your grapes when you start to see purple bird doots on the windshield of your pickup. In any case, that’s the system I use.
Climate change poses a major and immediate danger to the planet, and organic farmers can play a vital role in mitigating the threat, a Montana organic farmer says.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An update to farmers.gov offsite link image now provides access to farmers and ranchers who are members of an entity, as well as individuals and entities with powers of attorney to conduct online business with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Additiona…
Palmer amaranth, considered by some experts to be the most dangerous weed in America, continues to spread in North Dakota. It's now been found in 12 counties, with two more infestations — in Cass and Barnes counties — announced Sept. 9.
Brenna Connelly is a 19-year-old student at the University of Minnesota, originally from Byron, Minn., in Olmsted County. Connelly was crowned the 67th Princess Kay of the Milky Way on Aug. 12. Agweek asked her a few questions about her background and what it's like to be a dairy princess.
Rachel Prevost was in the tail end of her senior year at Carroll College in Helena, Mont., when the coronavirus pandemic began. Prevost returned home to her family’s ranch outside Lambert, Mont., a tiny community not far from the North Dakota state line. Suddenly, things as simple as adding …
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Rodeo has always been a family affair for recent 2020 agricultural communications graduate Jacey Hupp. At 8 years of age, Hupp started her rodeo career in 4-H where she competed in goat tying, breakaway roping, flag racing, barrel racing, pole bending, team roping and ribbo…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farm owners that they have a one-time opportunity to update Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program yields for covered commodities on the farm. The deadline is Sept. 30 to update yields, which are used to calculate the PLC payments for 20…
BROOKINGS, S.D. — SDSU Extension has opened the Every Acre Counts program to include all counties in South Dakota with a primary emphasis on the eastern side of the state.
HURON, S.D. — Minnesota agricultural producers who lost property due to recent natural disasters may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) physical loss loans. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers these low-interest loans to agricultural producers who incurred losses due to r…
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The future of America’s national mammal continued to brighten recently as officials from South Dakota State University (SDSU), the National Bison Association and the National Buffalo Foundation formally launched the Center of Excellence for Bison Studies, to be headquarter…
HURON, S.D. - The Trump Administration announced on Sept. 8 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $594,038 to help four South Dakota agricultural producers develop new products and expand their business lines.
BROOKINGS, S.D. - A group of five individuals has been selected for induction into the South Dakota 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame. Selected by the Volunteer Hall of Fame committee, the 2020 inductees include Patricia Casteel, Meade County; Calvin Finnesand, Roberts County; Mike Steiger, Dewey C…
Certain rules in horticulture don’t change. Tomato plants freeze easily at 32 degrees, a constant not likely to change anytime soon. Some things do change, though, like tree planting recommendations.
Results from the Brown County Old Time Tractor Pullers Sept. 5 competition in Mellette follow. The next pulls are Sunday in Eureka and Sept. 27 in Stratford.
R-CALF USA filed a new lawsuit over amendments the U.S. Department of Agriculture made to the operation of the federal Beef Checkoff program in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
The new Bin SumpPRO system from Leading Edge Industries in Groton remedies grain bin sump flow issues by breaking up the clumps that would normally plug the sump, according to a news release from the business.
GRAND FORKS — Freezing temperatures overnight Sept. 8-9 ended the growing season in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota a few weeks earlier than most years.
HECTOR, Minn. - A juvenile male suffered serious injuries in a farm accident Monday morning, Sept. 14, near Hector, according to the Renville County Sheriff’s Office.
PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Transportation reminds land owners hay remaining in highway ditches after Oct. 1 is deemed illegal.
Whether working cattle, or trotting happily alongside you and your horse on the trails — if you have a dog, life on the farm, or time at the barn, means you’re likely never alone. And while it may seem commonplace, cattle dogs and barn dogs live a unique lifestyle, being nearby 1,000-pound l…
BROOKINGS, S.D. - Maddie Weninger, a senior from Howard Lake, Minn., studying agricultural education and Spanish at South Dakota State University, has been selected as a recipient of the 2020 National Association of Agricultural Educators Upper Division Scholarship.
If experience is the best teacher, then surely we have learned a few important, unforgettable lessons in this otherwise forgettable year.
Fall is the best time to control some of North Dakota’s most notorious weeds in pastures and other grasslands, according to North Dakota State University Extension specialists.
DES MOINES, Iowa — As she inched ahead in her rusty Chevy pickup, Brianna Lordz bemoaned that engine problems had prevented her from making it to the last few drive-up produce giveaways organized by a Des Moines food pantry.
On a farm south of Redfield, a man saddles up and rides horses every day. Right now, he’s high on training a 3-year-old, getting ready for the fall futurity.
The EPA recently published a proposed revision to its Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIP) rule to address products derived from new genetic modification technologies such as gene editing and to establish additional exemptions for PIPs based on compatible plants created from biotechnology.
The dry conditions throughout large areas of Iowa during 2020 reminds us of Iowa’s last significant drought in 2012 and the subsequent impacts on nitrate-N levels in subsurface drainage the following spring. This article will address concerns for water quality in drought conditions and oppor…
As I meandered around a store recently, I noticed that cleaning supplies were still in short supply. I found one bottle of chlorine bleach on the shelf.
Some South Dakota farmers, ranchers and environmental advocates are concerned about Gov. Kristi Noem’s plan to combine the state Department of Agriculture and Department of Environment and Natural Resources into a single agency and are wondering what the new agency could mean for the state’s…
As we begin harvesting, now is a good time to keep general farm safety in mind, according to Katelyn Landeis, North Dakota State University Extension's agriculture and natural resources agent in Grand Forks County.
It seems strange today that early wooden tea caddies (special boxes for tea) were made with a lock and key. Tea was a very expensive drink in the 1600s. It gave added energy and after the addition of sugar, milk and sometimes lemon, it had a pleasing taste.
BEMIDJI, Minn. — In 1917, Sylvester “Guy” Kimmes made his way from New York Mills, Minn., to Grant Valley Township of Beltrami County, where he purchased a 160-acre parcel of land, in the hopes of creating a farmstead for his family.
ROSEAU RIVER WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA, Minn. — The contrast told the story.
PIERRE, S.D. — Pheasant hunters will have more time to get out in the field and bag an additional rooster following changes approved Sept. 3 by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission.
WORTHINGTON, Minn. — Since the Minnesota Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of the invasive emerald ash borer in Worthington, Minn., last summer, local and state officials have set a plan in motion to slow the spread of the destructive beetle.
AMES, Iowa — Winter squash can be enjoyed for months when the fruit are properly harvested, cured and stored. Horticulture experts with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provide answers to frequent questions on all aspects of horticulture, including questions on winter crops.
When the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the U.S., farmers and ranchers faced financial challenges because of market prices. However, farmers are resilient, and Ron Spicka is no exception.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Inari Agriculture, a biotechnology company developing next-generation seeds, has secured $145 million since its founding less than four years ago and is expanding its operations at its Purdue Research Park-based Seed Foundry.
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Dry weather conditions early in the 2020 growing season brought about some issues related to potassium (K) that we have not seen for a few years. Soil moisture is required for plants to access soil potassium. Dry weather conditions and soils where K is stratified near the soil surface can le…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To further the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s work on the Agriculture Innovation Agenda (AIA), USDA announced Sept. 10 it is seeking public- and private-sector input on the most innovative technologies and practices that can be readily deployed across U.S. agriculture.
KANSAS CITY, KAN. — As part of Hunger Action Month this September and with the increased demand for food assistance due to COVID-19, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) announced on Sept. 10 an expanded commitment designed to make a lasting impact in the fight against hunger. Through its DFA Care…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined Smithfield Foods $13,494 for failing to protect employees at its Sioux Falls meatpacking plant from exposure to COVID-19, OSHA announced Sept. 10.
AMES, Iowa — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has debuted a new tool on the Forecast and Assessment of Cropping Systems (FACTS) website that displays weather summaries for every crop reporting district in 12 Midwest states.
ABERDEEN, S.D. - Here are the Aberdeen Area Horseman’s Association year-end class winners.
You know that it’s time to harvest your grapes when you start to see purple bird doots on the windshield of your pickup. In any case, that’s the system I use.
Climate change poses a major and immediate danger to the planet, and organic farmers can play a vital role in mitigating the threat, a Montana organic farmer says.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An update to farmers.gov offsite link image now provides access to farmers and ranchers who are members of an entity, as well as individuals and entities with powers of attorney to conduct online business with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Additiona…
Palmer amaranth, considered by some experts to be the most dangerous weed in America, continues to spread in North Dakota. It's now been found in 12 counties, with two more infestations — in Cass and Barnes counties — announced Sept. 9.
Brenna Connelly is a 19-year-old student at the University of Minnesota, originally from Byron, Minn., in Olmsted County. Connelly was crowned the 67th Princess Kay of the Milky Way on Aug. 12. Agweek asked her a few questions about her background and what it's like to be a dairy princess.
Rachel Prevost was in the tail end of her senior year at Carroll College in Helena, Mont., when the coronavirus pandemic began. Prevost returned home to her family’s ranch outside Lambert, Mont., a tiny community not far from the North Dakota state line. Suddenly, things as simple as adding …
Results from the Brown County Old Time Tractor Pullers Sept. 5 competition in Mellette follow. The next pulls are Sunday in Eureka and Sept. 27 in Stratford.
R-CALF USA filed a new lawsuit over amendments the U.S. Department of Agriculture made to the operation of the federal Beef Checkoff program in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Certain rules in horticulture don’t change. Tomato plants freeze easily at 32 degrees, a constant not likely to change anytime soon. Some things do change, though, like tree planting recommendations.
The new Bin SumpPRO system from Leading Edge Industries in Groton remedies grain bin sump flow issues by breaking up the clumps that would normally plug the sump, according to a news release from the business.
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Rodeo has always been a family affair for recent 2020 agricultural communications graduate Jacey Hupp. At 8 years of age, Hupp started her rodeo career in 4-H where she competed in goat tying, breakaway roping, flag racing, barrel racing, pole bending, team roping and ribbo…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farm owners that they have a one-time opportunity to update Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program yields for covered commodities on the farm. The deadline is Sept. 30 to update yields, which are used to calculate the PLC payments for 20…
BROOKINGS, S.D. — SDSU Extension has opened the Every Acre Counts program to include all counties in South Dakota with a primary emphasis on the eastern side of the state.
HURON, S.D. — Minnesota agricultural producers who lost property due to recent natural disasters may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) physical loss loans. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers these low-interest loans to agricultural producers who incurred losses due to r…
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The future of America’s national mammal continued to brighten recently as officials from South Dakota State University (SDSU), the National Bison Association and the National Buffalo Foundation formally launched the Center of Excellence for Bison Studies, to be headquarter…
HURON, S.D. - The Trump Administration announced on Sept. 8 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $594,038 to help four South Dakota agricultural producers develop new products and expand their business lines.
BROOKINGS, S.D. - A group of five individuals has been selected for induction into the South Dakota 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame. Selected by the Volunteer Hall of Fame committee, the 2020 inductees include Patricia Casteel, Meade County; Calvin Finnesand, Roberts County; Mike Steiger, Dewey C…
HECTOR, Minn. - A juvenile male suffered serious injuries in a farm accident Monday morning, Sept. 14, near Hector, according to the Renville County Sheriff’s Office.
GRAND FORKS — Freezing temperatures overnight Sept. 8-9 ended the growing season in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota a few weeks earlier than most years.
PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Transportation reminds land owners hay remaining in highway ditches after Oct. 1 is deemed illegal.
Whether working cattle, or trotting happily alongside you and your horse on the trails — if you have a dog, life on the farm, or time at the barn, means you’re likely never alone. And while it may seem commonplace, cattle dogs and barn dogs live a unique lifestyle, being nearby 1,000-pound l…
BROOKINGS, S.D. - Maddie Weninger, a senior from Howard Lake, Minn., studying agricultural education and Spanish at South Dakota State University, has been selected as a recipient of the 2020 National Association of Agricultural Educators Upper Division Scholarship.
If experience is the best teacher, then surely we have learned a few important, unforgettable lessons in this otherwise forgettable year.
Fall is the best time to control some of North Dakota’s most notorious weeds in pastures and other grasslands, according to North Dakota State University Extension specialists.
DES MOINES, Iowa — As she inched ahead in her rusty Chevy pickup, Brianna Lordz bemoaned that engine problems had prevented her from making it to the last few drive-up produce giveaways organized by a Des Moines food pantry.
On a farm south of Redfield, a man saddles up and rides horses every day. Right now, he’s high on training a 3-year-old, getting ready for the fall futurity.
The EPA recently published a proposed revision to its Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIP) rule to address products derived from new genetic modification technologies such as gene editing and to establish additional exemptions for PIPs based on compatible plants created from biotechnology.
The dry conditions throughout large areas of Iowa during 2020 reminds us of Iowa’s last significant drought in 2012 and the subsequent impacts on nitrate-N levels in subsurface drainage the following spring. This article will address concerns for water quality in drought conditions and oppor…
As I meandered around a store recently, I noticed that cleaning supplies were still in short supply. I found one bottle of chlorine bleach on the shelf.
Some South Dakota farmers, ranchers and environmental advocates are concerned about Gov. Kristi Noem’s plan to combine the state Department of Agriculture and Department of Environment and Natural Resources into a single agency and are wondering what the new agency could mean for the state’s…
As we begin harvesting, now is a good time to keep general farm safety in mind, according to Katelyn Landeis, North Dakota State University Extension's agriculture and natural resources agent in Grand Forks County.
It seems strange today that early wooden tea caddies (special boxes for tea) were made with a lock and key. Tea was a very expensive drink in the 1600s. It gave added energy and after the addition of sugar, milk and sometimes lemon, it had a pleasing taste.
BEMIDJI, Minn. — In 1917, Sylvester “Guy” Kimmes made his way from New York Mills, Minn., to Grant Valley Township of Beltrami County, where he purchased a 160-acre parcel of land, in the hopes of creating a farmstead for his family.
ROSEAU RIVER WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA, Minn. — The contrast told the story.
