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From rose farms to rice fields, travel continues

From rose farms to rice fields, travel continues

  • Jaclyn Wilson

"Japan food was interesting. Most I could identify, some I could not. My chopstick skills continued to increase."

Study reveals how bull buyers use key genetic information

Study reveals how bull buyers use key genetic information

  • from the Beef Improvement Federation

Eye-tracking research sheds light on decision-making at bull sales

From the field to the heart: one man's mission to change how farmers talk about mental health

From the field to the heart: one man's mission to change how farmers talk about mental health

  • Colleen Stegenga

In a culture that prizes hard workers and rewards those who push through, Thomas Eisenbarth found himself doing exactly that: pushing.

Emerging tick-borne disease brought on by Asian longhorn ticks

Emerging tick-borne disease brought on by Asian longhorn ticks

  • Lainie Kringen-Scholtz

Theileria orientalis, caused by the Asian longhorn tick, is emerging in Missouri and other states were bugs thrive year-round.

Mitchell Tech students present research at Commodity Classic

Mitchell Tech students present research at Commodity Classic

  • Katelyn Winberg

Students from Mitchell Technical College brought their agricultural research to a national stage, presenting findings from on-farm trials during Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas in February.

Faith and trust: Small rural church members have faith in future of their congregation

Faith and trust: Small rural church members have faith in future of their congregation

  • Janelle Atyeo

When Pleasant Valley Church faces a challenge, members are steadfast in their faith that God will see them through.

Nebraska fish, shrimp farmers swim against challenging tides

Nebraska fish, shrimp farmers swim against challenging tides

  • By Emma Croteau, Flatwater Free Press

The business can be profitable, but the infrastructure for land-based aquaculture is expensive, and startup costs are high.

Nebraska fish, shrimp farmers swim against challenging tides

Nebraska fish, shrimp farmers swim against challenging tides

  • By Emma Croteau, Flatwater Free Press

The business can be profitable, but the infrastructure for land-based aquaculture is expensive, and startup costs are high.

Morrell, Stockyards made a mark on Sioux Falls history

Morrell, Stockyards made a mark on Sioux Falls history

  • Jim Woster

From employment to economic development, both in and around Sioux Falls, to the growth of agriculture, especially livestock in the region, John Morrell, Smithfield and the Stockyards were huge drivers. Jim Woster reflects on Smithfield's big move.

Playing the farm program game? These companies can help you win

Playing the farm program game? These companies can help you win

  • Kristen Sindelar

Ever feel like you’re a pawn when trying to decrypt all the different agricultural programs and incentives? Sometimes it seems like just when you're about to make a move, the rules of the game change. Instead of landing on “payday,” you’re sent back to square one.

UNL field trials reveal how to spray less, grow more with precision technology

UNL field trials reveal how to spray less, grow more with precision technology

  • Kristen Sindelar

Having the capability to broadcast residual herbicides while simultaneously spot spraying non-residual herbicides can increase yields by as much as 18 bushels per acre.

Wildfires: Yearning to help, prompted to plan

Wildfires: Yearning to help, prompted to plan

  • Jaclyn Wilson

"My heart hurts for so many across our great state this week that have lost so much in the wildfires. I can’t even imagine the pain, frustration and despair that so many feel right now."

This March, Be aware that colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable

This March, Be aware that colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable

  • from Avera Health

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the time of year when you’ll see lots of reminders about colon health and the importance of getting screened for this type of cancer.

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Highmore cattleman elected to American Simmental board

Highmore cattleman elected to American Simmental board

  • Katelyn Winberg

Chris Effling grew up on a cattle operation in eastern South Dakota where the rhythms of calving season, pasture checks and summer weighing routines weren’t just chores, they were life.

Farmers get ready to return to Owatonna for a show that keeps evolving

Farmers get ready to return to Owatonna for a show that keeps evolving

  • Katelyn Winberg

For 24 years, the North American Farm & Power Show has been one of those early-season markers that remind farmers it’s almost time to get moving again.

Spring pasture management: Consider weed control, nutrient needs

Spring pasture management: Consider weed control, nutrient needs

  • By Sara Bauder, SDSU Extension

Spring is bound to roll in soon, and pastures and other forage crops will begin to green up. With small grain crops going in soon, and lambing and calving underway, many farmers are gearing up for another busy growing season. Now is a good time to focus on spring pasture management and evalu…

Dairy Expo sock sales to support new rural mental health program

Dairy Expo sock sales to support new rural mental health program

    Proceeds from sales at Dairy Expo booth will benefit the new Farmer Mental Health Resilience Program from Rural Minds

    First South Dakotan named chairman of U.S. Soybean Export Council

    First South Dakotan named chairman of U.S. Soybean Export Council

    • Katelyn Winberg

    South Dakota farmer Mike McCranie has been elected chairman of the U.S. Soybean Export Council board of directors, becoming the first South Dakotan to lead the international marketing organization.

    Capitol halls and field rows: On-the-job similarities

    Capitol halls and field rows: On-the-job similarities

    • Terry Woster

    Terry Woster reflects: "It occurred to me the other day that being a legislative reporter is kind of like being a kid working on the farm."

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    Central Plains Dairy Expo returns with energy, full halls, and a growing faith event

    Central Plains Dairy Expo returns with energy, full halls, and a growing faith event

    • Katelyn Winberg

    The Central Plains Dairy Expo will return to the Sioux Falls Convention Center on March17-19, marking its 25th anniversary with expanded programming, new family-friendly spaces, and a renewed focus on innovation across the dairy industry.

    Agtegra Cooperative to build feed mill in Faulkton, S.D.

    Agtegra Cooperative to build feed mill in Faulkton, S.D.

      Agtegra Cooperative announced today plans to construct a feed mill in Faulkton, South Dakota. The 100,000-ton facility will prioritize biosecurity and produce complete grind-mix bulk feed, primarily for swine and poultry farms in South Dakota, according to a news release.

      Bringing the farm to town: Farm Life Creamery opens in Mitchell, S.D.

      Bringing the farm to town: Farm Life Creamery opens in Mitchell, S.D.

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      “Even though we’re only 10 miles out of Mitchell, not everyone is going to drive to the farm. This shop lets us bring the farm to town and invite people to visit us in Ethan.”

      What a trip: Winter stock tank sailing for a cause

      What a trip: Winter stock tank sailing for a cause

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      There’s not much more that screams mental health day than five women, some dressed up in Goodwill rejects, getting into a metal stock tank in below freezing temperatures to head down the river in their hippy van stock tank with peace banners flying and Bob Marley playing.

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