Never have I heard someone tell me enthusiastically, “I can’t wait to go bed those cattle!” No, it’s not a fun job and the process of spreading bedding costs money, in addition to paying for the bedding itself. But a recent study by South Dakota State shows how bedding cattle in inclement we…
Mechanic is among the many hats most farmers and ranchers wear.
SIOUX CENTER, Iowa — Livestock producers and agribusiness professionals are invited to a webinar discussing climate and weather predictions for the 2021 growing season. The webinar, set for Wednesday, Jan. 20, from noon-1 p.m., features Dennis Todey, director of the United States Department …
Dakota Rural Action’s “Farm Beginnings®” course will be offered virtually and in person. In-person classes will be held in Sturgis and on-farm training will be held throughout the state.
BROOKINGS — SDSU Extension has selected Dr. Christina Bakker to serve as a meat science field specialist.
BROOKINGS — In 2020, South Dakota producers planted 4.95 million acres of soybeans, accounting for 30% of the state’s total planted acres. Soybeans are a major commodity for South Dakota in terms of both acres planted and sales value. This month SDSU Extension will spend a full week on soybe…
BROOKINGS — Nearly one out of every three dollars generated by South Dakota agriculture starts in a corn field. The state’s most-planted crop, corn is also a strong partner in livestock and ethanol production. In January, SDSU Extension’s Crop Hour webinar series will dedicate a full week to…
SIOUX FALLS —South Dakota Corn has announced that its annual conference to be held Jan. 16, 2021, will take place on a virtual platform.
PIERRE — The South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) and health care organizations from across the state have come together in partnership as part of a new “Thank You” campaign revolving around South Dakota’s frontline health care workers. South Dakota’s nearly 14,000 beef farmers and ran…
BROOKINGS — Nearly one out of every $3 generated by South Dakota agriculture starts in a corn field. The state’s most-planted crop, corn is also a strong partner in livestock and ethanol production. In January, SDSU Extension’s Crop Hour webinar series will dedicate a full week to cover ever…
NORFOLK, Neb. —The 34th annual Northeast Nebraska Farm and Equipment Show is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 17-18, 2021, at Northeast Community College’s Chuck Pohlman Ag Complex, located at the intersection of highway 35 and Benjamin Avenue in Norfolk. The show is sponsored and …
BROOKINGS — Beginning Jan. 7, 2021, SDSU Extension will host a four-week webinar series related to the importance of calving distribution and subsequent market outcomes. Webinars will be held on Thursday of each week at 12:30 p.m. CDT and will run through Jan. 28.
HURON — Connecting South Dakota’s farmers and ranchers with thought leaders and timely information is the focus of South Dakota Farmers Union’s (SDFU) Producer Webinar Series. Beginning Jan. 12, at 1 p.m. (central), the state’s largest agriculture organization will host four bi-weekly sessio…
PIERRE — The South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) and health care organizations from across the state have come together in partnership as part of a new “Thank You” campaign revolving around South Dakota’s frontline health care workers. South Dakota’s nearly 14,000 beef farmers and ran…
BROOKINGS — According to the USDA 2017 Census of Agriculture, one in four producers is a beginning farmer with 10 or fewer years of experience. New producers often tend to smaller than average farms in both acres and value of production, because their challenge is often finding land in the f…
BROOKINGS — The Conservation Reserve Program continues to improve and is now more practical for working ranches, land health and wildlife than ever. Grazing, haying and other management actions are allowed within the context of an overall plan and will recycle nutrients, stimulate plant grow…
BROOKINGS — It’s often said stored grain is a farmer’s most valuable asset, but if not stored correctly, that grain can depreciate quite quickly. SDSU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist Sara Bauder says its important growers are taking every step to protect and preserve grain quality on farm.
HURON — Nearly 100 South Dakota family farmers and ranchers gathered virtually for the 2020 South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) Annual Convention Dec. 9.
BROOKINGS — SDSU Extension, in partnership with the Utah State University Extension and the Rural Online Initiative, is now offering a Master Remote Work Professional Certification Program. The program will equip individuals with the tools and skills needed to successfully work from home as …
Struggling to find a valuable gift for that farmer on your list? Don’t overlook the options for boosting safety practices with a gift such as high-quality work gloves, earmuffs to help prevent hearing damage or a warm chore coat.
SIOUX FALLS — Zane and Sandy Williams of Irene were named the 2020 AgVocate of the Year by the board of directors for Agriculture United for South Dakota. The award was presented to the Williamses in recognition for their commitment to promoting agriculture and livestock production and role …
SIOUX FALLS — The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today announced the winners of their national and state corn yield contests. This is an opportunity for corn growers to compete with other farmers to grow the most corn per acre across multiple categories.
BROOKINGS — Beginning Jan. 7, 2021, SDSU Extension will host a four-week webinar series related to the importance of calving distribution and subsequent market outcomes. Webinars will be held on Thursday of each week at 12:30 p.m. CDT and will run through Jan. 28.
While we’ve been blessed with a fairly mild fall, inevitably the temperature will plummet for us like it always does this time of year. And when it does, there are a few cattle ailments that tend to pop up in cold weather. While not immediately fatal, these are typically emergency situations…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is increasing incentive payments for practices installed on land enrolled in the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is upping the Practice Incentive Payment for installing practices, from 5% to 20%. …
BROOKINGS — SDSU Extension, in partnership with the Utah State University Extension and the Rural Online Initiative, is now offering a Master Remote Work Professional Certification Program. The program will equip individuals with the tools and skills needed to successfully work from home as …
HURON — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials announce Dec. 11, 2020, as the batching date for applications for the popular Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) administered by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
LYONS, Neb. – South Dakota farmers and ranchers looking to implement conservation practices on their operations have until Dec. 11 to apply for assistance through the 2021 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
BROOKINGS — The South Dakota Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS), will host a free virtual conference on Thursday, Dec. 10, from 1-5 p.m. CST.
HURON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is temporarily restricting in-person visits at local South Dakota Service Centers because of elevated rates of coronavirus community spread.
BROOKINGS — South Dakota State University Extension faculty will conduct a statewide comprehensive needs assessment to find more ways to help agricultural producers deal with stress through a new U.S. Department of Agriculture program.
RAPID CITY — South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) held their 103rd annual convention in Rapid City, Nov. 20-21, 2020. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall headlined the two-day event that included agricultural policy discussions, election of board leadership and special awards.
BROOKINGS — SDSU Extension will host a Sustaining the Legacy virtual conference on Dec. 2, 9 and 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. CST each evening. The series will focus on transitioning farms and ranches to the next generation and will provide tips and tools to participants to ensure the tran…
In the process of handling grain, producers are exposed to a range of safety hazards both during harvest and once the grain is stored.
BATH — The South Dakota FFA Foundation will celebrate South Dakota’s Day of Giving on Dec. 1by lauding the successes of South Dakota youth in agriculture and thanking the foundation’s donors who make it possible to continue the FFA legacy of growing leaders, building communities and strength…
BROOKINGS — An environmental training session for operators of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), will be held Wednesday, Dec. 2, in Huron at the Crossroads Convention Center.
With most of the cows in this part of the world out on cornstalks at this time, we’re kind of coasting on autopilot for a while; well, at least until the snow flies and the cows come home for the winter. While grazing cornstalks is a wonderful way to feed cows and quite helpful in a no-till …
BROOKINGS — SDSU Extension will host a Sustaining the Legacy virtual conference on Dec. 2, 9 and 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. CST each evening. The series will focus on transitioning farms and ranches to the next generation and will provide tips and tools to participants to ensure the tran…
LINCOLN, Neb. — Farmers and ranchers interested in preventing erosion, improving soil health, conserving water and wildlife, or making any other natural resource conservation improvements to their property are encouraged to apply now for funding available from the USDA Natural Resources Cons…
NEVADA, Iowa — More than 600,000 miles of electric transmission lines across the U.S. could provide an opportunity for investments in wildlife and pollinator habitat, according to a new report from the Center for Rural Affairs.
RAPID CITY — Forward Together is the theme for the 103rd annual South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) Convention, Nov. 20-21, 2020, at the Holiday Inn Rushmore Plaza and Rapid City Civic Center, Rapid City. Registration for the event is now open and available at www.sdfbf.org.
BROOKINGS — Growing up in rural Wakefield, Nebraska, Wyatt Brown was surrounded by conventional agriculture. As a teen, he worked several jobs in the industry including walking and spraying bean fields and working at a local cattle feed yard, large-scale poultry farm and an egg production op…
HURON — NRCS is encouraging South Dakota farmers to “keep the stubble” on their harvested crop fields and improve soil health during No-Till November.
RAPID CITY — Forward Together is the theme for the 103rd annual South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) Convention, Nov. 20-21, 2020, at the Holiday Inn Rushmore Plaza and Rapid City Civic Center, Rapid City. Registration for the event is now open and available at www.sdfbf.org.
NEVADA, Iowa — Populations of all pollinators, including honey bees, native bees, and monarch butterflies, could more than triple on solar project sites with investments in native vegetation, according to a new report from the Center for Rural Affairs.
PIERRE — Improved soil health, increased profitability, and reduced spread of wildfire are among the many benefits that arise from keeping livestock on the landscape. Efforts are underway in California and South Dakota to connect landowners with livestock managers for their mutual benefit.
BROOKINGS — SDSU Extension, in partnership with the Utah State University Extension and the Rural Online Initiative, is now offering a Master Remote Work Professional Certification Program. The program will equip individuals with the tools and skills needed to successfully work from home as …
BROOKINGS — An environmental training session for operators of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), will be held Wednesday, Dec. 2, in Huron at the Crossroads Convention Center.
BROOKINGS — This year’s SDSU Swine Day will be held at Wilbert Square Event Center (931 25th Ave.) in Brookings, on Nov. 3, beginning at 9 a.m. CST. Topics that will be covered include current and completed swine research in production, nutrition and reproduction.
BROOKINGS — A group of SDSU Extension professionals and veterinarians is seeking information on beef cow death losses occurring now through calving season.
LINCOLN, Neb. —Farmers and ranchers interested in preventing erosion, improving soil health, conserving water and wildlife, or making any other natural resource conservation improvements to their property are encouraged to apply now for funding available from the USDA Natural Resources Conse…
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