As the fifth generation on a family ranch, Kaeloni Latham doesn’t take things for granted. She and her husband Jason, along with his extended family, have put significant effort into ensuring the future of both their operation and their remote community in northwestern South Dakota.
Lawsonia infection might be impacting more than you think
"Sixty to 65% of the yield we lose in a season comes from stress," South Dakota native Jason Schley told the crowd at Commodity Classic. "Our industry is so focused on offense, but the biggest bang for your dollar is defense."
“Cereal rye management is very difficult for producers because it grows so fast. The quality gets away from them,” said Mary Drewnoski, beef systems extension specialist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The university has a new tool for that.
Dairy producers are losing workers, facing stricter federal inspections and navigating a tangle of canceled visa programs. An immigration attorney who works with agricultural employers across the region says it’s only going to get harder.
Eye-tracking research sheds light on decision-making at bull sales
Theileria orientalis, caused by the Asian longhorn tick, is emerging in Missouri and other states were bugs thrive year-round.
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.
When Pleasant Valley Church faces a challenge, members are steadfast in their faith that God will see them through.
On cold spring mornings in the Nebraska Sandhills, calving season can test even the most experienced ranchers.
The business can be profitable, but the infrastructure for land-based aquaculture is expensive, and startup costs are high.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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…
Proceeds from sales at Dairy Expo booth will benefit the new Farmer Mental Health Resilience Program from Rural Minds
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.
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 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.
“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.”
One young Minnesota dairyman is turning his passion for farming and community into a business that both honors the past and provides a future for his family farm at a time when small dairies are disappearing.
“It would be very challenging if this were year one.”
Commodity Classic’s general session drew record attendance Feb. 26 in San Antonio, Texas, as agricultural leaders gathered to discuss policy priorities, technology and market opportunities.
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