Congratulations to the Farm Family of the Year at Howe Family Dairy and Agribusiness Citizen of the Year Theresa Johnson of FCS!
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If you're visiting downtown Sioux Falls in October, try the pork!
- from Avera Health
Directly asking someone about thoughts of suicide, in a caring way, can help provide hope and prevent indescribable pain.
- Katelyn Winberg
For many travelers, a South Dakota road trip means Mount Rushmore, the Badlands and other familiar destinations.
- By Susan Reiser, Tri-State Neighbor Correspondent
For Maggie Moser of Spencer, Iowa, the dream of becoming the Clay County Fair Queen started at age 5.
- By Susan Reiser, Tri-State Neighbor Correspondent
"They may not remember standing in line for Tom Thumb donuts but they will remember how the cart driver treated them on their ride.”
- By Susan Reiser, Tri-State Neighbor Correspondent
Bob Hill, of Dysart, Iowa, was “just having fun” when he drove his 1929 Model A Phantom Ford to a raffle drawing to benefit the state FFA organization in 1992.
- By Susan Reiser, Tri-State Neighbor Correspondent
Since he was 6 years old, Kalven Winkler of rural Curlew, Iowa, has had a few chickens in the yard.
Thirteen outstanding women have been nominated by their communities to be honored at the Spirit of Dakota’s 40th Anniversary Celebration and Award Banquet in Huron Oct. 3.
- By Susan Reiser, Tri-State Neighbor Correspondent
Music is big at this year’s Clay County Fair, and site work has the northwest Iowa fairgrounds ready to welcome visitors
- Colleen Stegenga
"This work is preparation, and preparation is one of the most powerful tools we have for our mental health."
- Sheri Poore
When I was growing up, there were three meals and one substantial snack every day. Breakfast was in the morning, of course. Dinner was at noon. Lunch was about 4 p.m., after school and before milking time. And supper was the evening meal, after the cows were milked.
- Janelle Atyeo
Farmfest visitors can take a break from browsing the booths and step into the past at the Gilfillan Estate, just outside Farmfest gates.
- Colleen Stegenga
"When kids grow up around the operation, when they're included, asked questions and given small jobs as they're able, they build something that can't be manufactured later: a felt sense of belonging to the place."
Five finalists for the 2026 Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year Award have been narrowed to one, and the winner will be announced during the final day of Farmfest.
- Michael Baron
Dear Michael: We could use some help with our children. We have one child who has been farming with us for a long time. We have four other children. Two of these children insist they should receive “at least half of the estate upon our death.” Their thinking is we have already done too much …
Families and growers from across Minnesota will be represented as the University of Minnesota honors them in the 2026 Farm Family of the Year ceremony at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at the annual Minnesota Farmfest near Redwood Falls. The event will be held on the Gilfillan Estate in the Wic…
- Brent Olson
This summer Number 3 and I have been fighting the Battle of the Buckthorn .
- Janelle Atyeo
‘Our South Dakota’ anthology highlights state’s impact on diverse set of voices
A free festival celebrating South Dakota’s grasslands through music, food, outdoor activities and educational experiences will be held Saturday, Aug. 22 at Good Earth State Park near Sioux Falls.
- Katelyn Winberg
When 4-year-old Easton Randall climbed onto a 1953 Ford Jubilee next to his 85-year-old great-grandfather this spring, he announced, "This is my tractor."
- Sheri Poore
Friends, the recipe box is getting empty! But you can help fix that problem—and be eligible to win a prize while you're at it.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
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