"Harvest truly is a family affair around here. It can feel like a bit of a circus at times, but we are grateful for the help and the time spent together."
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- Katelyn Winberg
For 50 years, a group of South Dakotans have gathered annually to celebrate a sometimes-forgotten part of agricultural history.
- Lainie Kringen-Scholtz
A common drug is used for executions and euthanasia. Our Vet Report veterinarian shares how she uses it in the equine world.
- By Kylie Mockler of Centerville, S.D.
These past couple weeks have been busy on the farm. We officially started harvesting Wednesday, Oct. 7, which is later than normal. We have been in the field ever since to catch up.
- Jaclyn Wilson
"Three days of absolute stress, a minimum bill so far of $11,000, and the concern about food safety and standards have never made me appreciate the packers more."
- Katelyn Winberg
Several weeks of rain and mist left fields and feedyard areas muddy, but conditions eventually dried out enough to allow harvest to move forward.
- from Avera Health
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While women of all ages should be aware of breast health, the mammogram is the number one tool for detecting early breast cancers for women age 40 and older and younger women at higher risk.
- By Lura Roti for AgSpire
Damon Becker was motivated to convert the farm’s crop acres to forage the year he had to purchase hay to feed his cattle. “I hated it. I hated everything about it.”
- Jim Woster
"Music has been a household staple in the Woster families since Mother Marie played her first hymn, all by ear I might add, when she was about 6 years old."
- By Kim Ricardo, SDSU Extension
Alfalfa is a highly nutritious forage option that consistently delivers high values of crude protein, digestibility, and the ability to support animal performance at any stage, making it a desirable forage resource for most livestock operations.
- Sheri Poore
From liver to Salisbury steaks, make the most of your meat with these recipes.
- from SDSU
Pig health is key, was the message Joel Nerem, a veterinarian at Pipestone, brought to swine producers, researchers and industry leaders at the 10th annual Swine Day at South Dakota State University Sept. 29.
- By Jana Rose Schleis, KBIA Public Radio
A federal program promises to pay for farmland preservation. Few land owners are taking advantage.
“The Hometown Roots Contest is about celebrating the people who make rural communities special and helping them give back in meaningful ways."
- Lainie Kringen-Scholtz
One of the many things that a veterinarian has to consider when looking at any employment contract is if there is a noncompete clause. But what is it and is it even legal? Let’s dive in.
Ag United for South Dakota is pleased to announce Kelly Brandlee as its new executive director. Brandlee brings experience in agricultural communications, community engagement and producer outreach, along with firsthand experience as a South Dakota farmer and agricultural business owner.
- Colleen Stegenga
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but in rural South Dakota there's a quiet assumption that abuse is a "city problem."
- Michael Baron
What power does a Power of Attorney have after death? Estate planning expert Michael Baron answers.
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- Katelyn Winberg
Meet the McCook Central siblings that are finalists for one of FFA's highest national honors.
Congratulations, Candice Lockner! She was named the 2026 Spirit of Dakota Award winner.
- Terry Woster
"Quiet or noisy, the next chore would be waiting. Might as well get after the work and keep the peace."
- By Kim Ricardo, SDSU Extension
The combine leaves the field, the grain is in the bin, and for most people, the corn crop is finished. However, for livestock producers, the harvest may only be entering its second phase.
With recent rains adding moisture across parts of the Corn Belt, growers may be trying to determine how early to get those combines rolling.
- Janelle Atyeo
Across a span of five days in mid-September, 458 fifth graders visited a farm outside of Brandon, South Dakota, that’s become an outdoor classroom for both youth and adults learning about grasslands, soil health and regenerative agriculture.
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