Pork producers will not want to miss a special checkoff-hosted webinar about global trends affecting U.S. pork and companies that have successfully built consumer demand.

BROOKINGS, S.D. — The South Dakota State University department of agronomy, horticulture and plant dcience, along with SDSU Extension, has named Kristine Lang to serve as an assistant professor and Extension specialist in consumer horticulture. A native of Pelican Rapids, Minn., Lang brings …

Stephanie Jung used to schedule kidding for after the New Year. Then, the purebred Boer goat breeder realized if she moved the date back a few weeks, she and her husband, John, would have some help.

Reliance on synthetic auxin herbicides (HG 4) has increased following the introduction of dicamba and 2,4-D resistant soybean. A common question among users of these products is: “If I use one trait repeatedly and select for resistance to that herbicide, will I be able to switch to the other…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds rural communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses affected by the recent winter storms that USDA has programs that provide assistance. USDA staff in the regional, state and county offices are prepared with a v…

If you are a producer or landowner who participates in USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service conservation programs, the Farm Service Agency may be reaching out by mail with information about a form you’ll need to fill out.

Federal crop insurance is arguably the first farm policy in history that is financed, in part, by the farmers who benefit from it. Unlike farm policies of the past, which were 100 percent backed by taxpayers, modern-day farm policy requires growers to take an active role in sharing the finan…

Paul W. Johnson's vision for America's farms was down to earth — literally.

February’s record low temperatures have Iowans bracing for budget-busting bills.

CROOKSTON, Minn. — He said he didn’t see himself farming. “I grew up a little north and east of Crookston, I never knew agriculture would be part of my career path," Rob Proulx said.

Before heading to the field this season, there are some maintenance items on your planter that you should consider addressing. Some items can be done in the off-season in the shop while others should be addressed in your first field. Follow this checklist to make sure that your tractor and p…

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The release of the U.S. government’s “Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025,” on Feb. 19 reaffirms the role of U.S. soy in human diets, the American Soybean Association said in a news release. As a globally-respected, science-based reference, the report recognizes soy …

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Commerce decided in December to change the way they define “agricultural products” when reporting international trade data.

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — The woman behind the activity at the North Dakota Winter Show in Valley City started her Winter Show attendance as a baby in a car seat, stashed under the table at the craft show.

BROOKINGS, S.D. — The South Dakota State University Wool Judging Team won high overall team at the first Black Hills Stock Show Collegiate Wool Judging Contest on Feb. 5. The team also placed first in placings and reasons, second in grading and third in the value-based divisions.

An NDSU Extension trap survey detected a new insect called the canola flower midge in canola fields in northern North Dakota during 2020, said Janet Knodel, North Dakota State University Extension entomologist.

One of the most common questions coming out of any winter is “how did the insects do?” In winters like this, where we have extended cold spells, farmers and agronomists alike want to know whether the cold was enough to kill some of our most common crop pests. Entomologists Erin Hodgson and A…

Your morning cereal or oatmeal. The bread on your sandwich. The corn chips for your snack, and the cookies for dessert. Not one would be possible with the humblest of ingredients: the seed.

Two dozen World Food Prize laureates Tuesday urged President Joe Biden to lead global efforts to alleviate hunger and malnutrition, saying food insecurity has only grown with the coronavirus pandemic.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Farming is a stressful job, even in good times, and the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic hardships have only added to farmers’ and ranchers’ stress, and that of their families, colleagues, and communities.

BROOKINGS, S.D. - SDSU Extension recently launched a community changing volunteer program called the Master Health Volunteer Program. Similar to the Master Gardeners or Master Food Preserver, programs also offered through SDSU Extension, a Master Health Volunteer becomes certified to provide…

This Virtual Crop Management Input Seminar will cover key topics in crop marketing and management issues facing growers in South Central Minnesota covering growers in Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Sibley, Scott and Carver counties. This free event will run from 9 a.m. to noon March 4. Pre-…

OMAHA, Neb. — Ag Processing Inc has announced its support for the Iowa Biofuels Standard, a state legislative initiative that would support biofuel production and use in the state of Iowa.

BOZEMAN, Mont. — A Montana State University doctoral student studying organic farming and developing management practices for organic farmers in Montana was recognized recently by the state branch of a national remote sensing body.

To bring awareness of, recognize, and pay tribute to those who have made significant contributions to sustainable agriculture in the North Central region, the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program is accepting nominations for the “NCR-SARE Hero” recognition.

BROOKINGS, S.D. — Sunflowers continue to be a staple in South Dakota crop production systems. Ranked second in the nation behind North Dakota, the state boasted a 40% increase in sunflower production, which can be attributed to a 20% increase in acres and improved average yields across acres…

On Feb. 15, much of southern Minnesota saw morning low temperatures below -20°F, and much of the northern part of the state saw lows near or under -30°F preceded by similar subzero temperatures earlier in the month. Generally, this degree of a cold is troublesome for farmers ranging from iss…

A bill that will allow more youth to fish, hunt and trap for free in South Dakota is headed for Gov. Kristi Noem’s desk after it passed in the South Dakota Senate Wednesday afternoon. Thirty-four senators voted in favor with one excused.

The South Dakota Farm Bureau is offering scholarships to high school seniors and college students whose parents or guardians are current members of South Dakota Farm Bureau, and have been for at least two years.

Legislation to establish criteria for U.S.-labeled meat was shot down in committee after tracing and implementation concerns surfaced during opponent testimony Tuesday morning.

PORT HURON, Mich. — A team of Blue Water Area locals are sowing the seeds of a Port Huron farming initiative, with plans to buy city lots to provide food and education to the community.

LINCOLN, Neb. - A frozen pipe has burst at a Nebraska ethanol plant that had been ordered to close several weeks ago, causing a wastewater spill, environmental officials said.

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota FFA Foundation has hired Kayla Hart as its program coordinator and administrative assistant. Hart began her new role on Feb. 8 and will serve the foundation from its Bismarck office. Hart will work alongside Beth Allen, executive director of the ND FFA Foundation.

Farmers Union Enterprises teamed up with South Dakota Farmers Union to donate 35,000 pounds of pork ribs to Feeding South Dakota.

South Dakota has been experiencing mild winter temperatures. However, a cold weather snap was recently endured. Even cattle producers who have experience calving in these conditions may benefit from a review of recommendations as the calving season continues.

The journey of wheat begins in public and commercial breeding programs that maintain the process of improving varieties for farmers to grow, move into the supply chain and, ultimately, end up in food products around the world.

The routine “calving check” is one of the most important tasks on the list of beef cattle producers during calving season. Most producers have their own plan for how often they give their calving herd the once-over, but some may have not considered how their animals’ physiology should guide …

Urea is a common nitrogen (N) fertilizer source for many crops across Minnesota. Sales statistics show that urea is now the most popular N fertilizer source in the state, overtaking anhydrous ammonia in recent years. While storage and handling of urea are safer than anhydrous ammonia, high a…

PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota farmers slogged through two wet years before the rain shut off in the middle of the last growing season. Now a warm start to winter without much snow cover has farmers heading into the next crop year short on moisture.

KINSLEY, Kan. — In the late 1980s, drought left the wells that supply water to the city of Hays and Russell in western Kansas precariously low. The near-catastrophe sent city leaders on the hunt for more water.

Farmers are the answer to climate change. This belief drives Alex Michels, the recipient of the South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation $2,500 Graduate Scholarship.

Winter wheat farmers in several states have not had an easy winter. All eyes are on Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado as “a perfect storm” of historically low temperatures combined with severe dryness threatens new crop yield potential in the heart of the country’s breadbasket.

PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Beef Industry Council is elated to announce that the 2021 Team Beef South Dakota season is well underway. This year's team consist of approximately 150 runners and cyclists of all ages from across South Dakota.

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists have declared war on the fall armyworm.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an extension of eviction and foreclosure moratoriums on USDA Single Family Housing Direct and Guaranteed loans through June 30. The actions announced Feb. 16 will bring relief to residents in rural America who have housing loans…

AMES, Iowa — Cropland owners within the South Skunk River Watershed in Story and Polk counties may be eligible for new conservation funding.

DES MOINES, Iowa - Images of thousands of farmers streaming into India’s capital on tractors and carrying banners to decry potentially devastating changes in agricultural policy can seem a world away, but the protests in New Delhi raise issues that resonate in the United States and have led …

When COVID-19 first hit, Illinois farmers Adrienne and Drew DeSutter weren’t sure how the pandemic would affect their lives. Farmers already deal with a lot of uncertainty and lead isolated lives, they said.

In this Ask the Expert, Joe Outlaw answers a few questions about USDA’s Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs. Joe is a regents fellow, professor and Extension economist in the Texas A&M University’s department of agricultural economics. He also serves as the co-dire…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds rural communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses affected by the recent winter storms that USDA has programs that provide assistance. USDA staff in the regional, state and county offices are prepared with a v…

If you are a producer or landowner who participates in USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service conservation programs, the Farm Service Agency may be reaching out by mail with information about a form you’ll need to fill out.

Federal crop insurance is arguably the first farm policy in history that is financed, in part, by the farmers who benefit from it. Unlike farm policies of the past, which were 100 percent backed by taxpayers, modern-day farm policy requires growers to take an active role in sharing the finan…

Paul W. Johnson's vision for America's farms was down to earth — literally.

February’s record low temperatures have Iowans bracing for budget-busting bills.

CROOKSTON, Minn. — He said he didn’t see himself farming. “I grew up a little north and east of Crookston, I never knew agriculture would be part of my career path," Rob Proulx said.

Before heading to the field this season, there are some maintenance items on your planter that you should consider addressing. Some items can be done in the off-season in the shop while others should be addressed in your first field. Follow this checklist to make sure that your tractor and p…

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The release of the U.S. government’s “Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025,” on Feb. 19 reaffirms the role of U.S. soy in human diets, the American Soybean Association said in a news release. As a globally-respected, science-based reference, the report recognizes soy …

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Commerce decided in December to change the way they define “agricultural products” when reporting international trade data.

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — The woman behind the activity at the North Dakota Winter Show in Valley City started her Winter Show attendance as a baby in a car seat, stashed under the table at the craft show.

BROOKINGS, S.D. — The South Dakota State University Wool Judging Team won high overall team at the first Black Hills Stock Show Collegiate Wool Judging Contest on Feb. 5. The team also placed first in placings and reasons, second in grading and third in the value-based divisions.

An NDSU Extension trap survey detected a new insect called the canola flower midge in canola fields in northern North Dakota during 2020, said Janet Knodel, North Dakota State University Extension entomologist.

One of the most common questions coming out of any winter is “how did the insects do?” In winters like this, where we have extended cold spells, farmers and agronomists alike want to know whether the cold was enough to kill some of our most common crop pests. Entomologists Erin Hodgson and A…

Your morning cereal or oatmeal. The bread on your sandwich. The corn chips for your snack, and the cookies for dessert. Not one would be possible with the humblest of ingredients: the seed.

Two dozen World Food Prize laureates Tuesday urged President Joe Biden to lead global efforts to alleviate hunger and malnutrition, saying food insecurity has only grown with the coronavirus pandemic.

Legislation to establish criteria for U.S.-labeled meat was shot down in committee after tracing and implementation concerns surfaced during opponent testimony Tuesday morning.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Farming is a stressful job, even in good times, and the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic hardships have only added to farmers’ and ranchers’ stress, and that of their families, colleagues, and communities.

BROOKINGS, S.D. - SDSU Extension recently launched a community changing volunteer program called the Master Health Volunteer Program. Similar to the Master Gardeners or Master Food Preserver, programs also offered through SDSU Extension, a Master Health Volunteer becomes certified to provide…

This Virtual Crop Management Input Seminar will cover key topics in crop marketing and management issues facing growers in South Central Minnesota covering growers in Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Sibley, Scott and Carver counties. This free event will run from 9 a.m. to noon March 4. Pre-…

OMAHA, Neb. — Ag Processing Inc has announced its support for the Iowa Biofuels Standard, a state legislative initiative that would support biofuel production and use in the state of Iowa.

BOZEMAN, Mont. — A Montana State University doctoral student studying organic farming and developing management practices for organic farmers in Montana was recognized recently by the state branch of a national remote sensing body.

To bring awareness of, recognize, and pay tribute to those who have made significant contributions to sustainable agriculture in the North Central region, the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program is accepting nominations for the “NCR-SARE Hero” recognition.

BROOKINGS, S.D. — Sunflowers continue to be a staple in South Dakota crop production systems. Ranked second in the nation behind North Dakota, the state boasted a 40% increase in sunflower production, which can be attributed to a 20% increase in acres and improved average yields across acres…

On Feb. 15, much of southern Minnesota saw morning low temperatures below -20°F, and much of the northern part of the state saw lows near or under -30°F preceded by similar subzero temperatures earlier in the month. Generally, this degree of a cold is troublesome for farmers ranging from iss…

A bill that will allow more youth to fish, hunt and trap for free in South Dakota is headed for Gov. Kristi Noem’s desk after it passed in the South Dakota Senate Wednesday afternoon. Thirty-four senators voted in favor with one excused.

The South Dakota Farm Bureau is offering scholarships to high school seniors and college students whose parents or guardians are current members of South Dakota Farm Bureau, and have been for at least two years.

PORT HURON, Mich. — A team of Blue Water Area locals are sowing the seeds of a Port Huron farming initiative, with plans to buy city lots to provide food and education to the community.

LINCOLN, Neb. - A frozen pipe has burst at a Nebraska ethanol plant that had been ordered to close several weeks ago, causing a wastewater spill, environmental officials said.

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota FFA Foundation has hired Kayla Hart as its program coordinator and administrative assistant. Hart began her new role on Feb. 8 and will serve the foundation from its Bismarck office. Hart will work alongside Beth Allen, executive director of the ND FFA Foundation.

Farmers Union Enterprises teamed up with South Dakota Farmers Union to donate 35,000 pounds of pork ribs to Feeding South Dakota.

South Dakota has been experiencing mild winter temperatures. However, a cold weather snap was recently endured. Even cattle producers who have experience calving in these conditions may benefit from a review of recommendations as the calving season continues.

The journey of wheat begins in public and commercial breeding programs that maintain the process of improving varieties for farmers to grow, move into the supply chain and, ultimately, end up in food products around the world.

The routine “calving check” is one of the most important tasks on the list of beef cattle producers during calving season. Most producers have their own plan for how often they give their calving herd the once-over, but some may have not considered how their animals’ physiology should guide …

Urea is a common nitrogen (N) fertilizer source for many crops across Minnesota. Sales statistics show that urea is now the most popular N fertilizer source in the state, overtaking anhydrous ammonia in recent years. While storage and handling of urea are safer than anhydrous ammonia, high a…

PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota farmers slogged through two wet years before the rain shut off in the middle of the last growing season. Now a warm start to winter without much snow cover has farmers heading into the next crop year short on moisture.

KINSLEY, Kan. — In the late 1980s, drought left the wells that supply water to the city of Hays and Russell in western Kansas precariously low. The near-catastrophe sent city leaders on the hunt for more water.

Farmers are the answer to climate change. This belief drives Alex Michels, the recipient of the South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation $2,500 Graduate Scholarship.

Winter wheat farmers in several states have not had an easy winter. All eyes are on Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado as “a perfect storm” of historically low temperatures combined with severe dryness threatens new crop yield potential in the heart of the country’s breadbasket.

PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Beef Industry Council is elated to announce that the 2021 Team Beef South Dakota season is well underway. This year's team consist of approximately 150 runners and cyclists of all ages from across South Dakota.

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists have declared war on the fall armyworm.