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Make the most of summer abundance

Make the most of summer abundance

  • Sheri Poore

Put the bounty of summer to use in the kitchen with these recipes from our latest Fork on the Prairie Road column. Enjoy!

Zabel tells Ag Summit crowd the best investment is yourself

Zabel tells Ag Summit crowd the best investment is yourself

  • Katelyn Winberg

Grey Zabel didn't come to the Governor's Ag Summit with a PowerPoint. He came with a $100 bill from American Bank and Trust, a challenge for the crowd, and story after story tying a field outside Selby, South Dakota, to a football field in Seattle.

Rain brings relief to heat-stressed crops, livestock

Rain brings relief to heat-stressed crops, livestock

  • By Kylie Mockler, Centerville, S.D.

"With crops in their most vital stage of growth, even the slightest lack of moisture can stunt growth and decrease overall yields."

A year of growth – for me and the ranch

A year of growth – for me and the ranch

  • Jaclyn Wilson

"I found things that brought me joy. I looked at a bigger picture more than ever before. I took the time for others. I disconnected more. Most importantly, I lived."

Centuries of American agriculture

Centuries of American agriculture

  • Katelyn Winberg

In honor of our nation's milestone birthday, we look back at how agriculture has changed over the centuries, checking in on the 1820s, 1920s and 2020s as a theme emerges. 

Crops, weeds grow big in summer heat

Crops, weeds grow big in summer heat

  • By Megan Horsager, Montevideo, Minn.

"The hot weather has helped crops grow, but it has increased our risk for cercospora leaf spot in the beets."

Help your dog through firework anxiety with these tips

Help your dog through firework anxiety with these tips

  • Lainie Kringen-Scholtz

Is your dog terrified by fireworks? Our vet has some tips for how to help them through summer celebrations, thunderstorms and other events that might scare them. 

A year of growth – for me and the ranch

A year of growth – for me and the ranch

  • Jaclyn Wilson

"I found things that brought me joy. I looked at a bigger picture more than ever before. I took the time for others. I disconnected more. Most importantly, I lived."

Centuries of American agriculture

Centuries of American agriculture

  • Katelyn Winberg

In honor of our nation's milestone birthday, we look back at how agriculture has changed over the centuries, checking in on the 1820s, 1920s and 2020s as a theme emerges. 

Crops, weeds grow big in summer heat

Crops, weeds grow big in summer heat

  • By Megan Horsager, Montevideo, Minn.

"The hot weather has helped crops grow, but it has increased our risk for cercospora leaf spot in the beets."

Help your dog through firework anxiety with these tips

Help your dog through firework anxiety with these tips

  • Lainie Kringen-Scholtz

Is your dog terrified by fireworks? Our vet has some tips for how to help them through summer celebrations, thunderstorms and other events that might scare them. 

Washington Is finally paying attention. But is that enough?

Washington Is finally paying attention. But is that enough?

  • Colleen Stegenga

The farm bill passed by the House includes a study of mental health services available to farmers, ranchers and agricultural professionals. Our mental health columnist explains what that means in practical terms.

Our freedoms are worth celebrating

Our freedoms are worth celebrating

  • Jim Woster

I have never given much thought to the age of this country, and to be honest, I still don’t. Keeping track of my age keeps me busy enough. However, with all that has gone on, including the 250th birthday parties across the country, including in South Dakota, the “how old” conversation has be…

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South Dakota corn mazes embrace America’s 250th birthday

South Dakota corn mazes embrace America’s 250th birthday

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    For a while, Elizabeth Watkins lived her life one hour at a time, watching her child go through treatment for pediatric cancer.

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    Keep animals safe while traveling in summer heat

    Keep animals safe while traveling in summer heat

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    Answering a variety of questions regarding life estates

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    South Dakota's three largest dairy processors are growing, and so are their plans

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    Alpaca farm makes learning fun

    Alpaca farm makes learning fun

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    FORESTON, Minn. – Triple T Alpaca’s owners strive to make learning fun at their alpaca breeding farm near Foreston. Brent and Beth Turner, who own the farm with his parents – John and Darlene Turner – regularly host farm tours as well as a farm market held from June to October. They also hos…

    Cattle grazing can be invasive grass management tool

    Cattle grazing can be invasive grass management tool

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    Argentine genetics heading to Canada, while celebrating with beef in America

    Argentine genetics heading to Canada, while celebrating with beef in America

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    On track for high yields, beets require extra care

    On track for high yields, beets require extra care

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    The leafy plants have closed rows earlier than in recent years. That typically means good things for future yields and provides some help shading out weeds growing between the rows. However, it creates conditions for harmful fungus to flourish and spread from plant to plant.

    Big decisions and hard work at the Stockyards

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