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.
- Katelyn Winberg
“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.”
- Janelle Atyeo
“It would be very challenging if this were year one.”
- Janelle Atyeo
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.
- Katelyn Winberg
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.
- Kristen Sindelar
Technology in the meat processing industry has been limited, but a team of visionaries is combining robotic automation and AI in a way that could change the food supply chain.
- By Colton Tripp,K-State Extension
With spring and summer grazing months upon us, a Kansas State University beef cattle expert explains the importance of understanding the minerals a producer needs to provide a cow herd, and where to find that information to make the best decision.
- By Colton Tripp, K-State Extension
A K-State researcher suggests taking extra precautions and actions for animal welfare to help cattle be more efficient.
- Kristen Sindelar
One company is eliminating guesswork around fungicide application through its biosensing capability that is rooted in the plant’s physiology.
- Lainie Kringen-Scholtz
"It is well worth your time to get BQA certified if you interact with cattle at all in your day-to-day life."
Livestock producers are getting a hand with herd and land management in an effort to boost profitability and conserve natural resources.
- By Stan Wise, South Dakota Soil Health Coalition
By now, most people working in agriculture have heard that growing a cover crop after a cash crop is harvested can make a big difference in soil health. Healthy soil pays off in a number of ways, including reduced input costs and increased operational resilience, but farmers have to get crea…
- Katelyn Winberg
When agriculture teacher Alysha Kientopf talks about the success of the Garretson, South Dakota FFA chapter, she rarely uses the words “I” or “me.” Instead, she uses phrases like we, our program, and most often, the community.
- By Sara Bauder, SDSU Extension
Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new information regarding over-the-top dicamba applications to soybean and cotton, with the main changes focusing on maximum application rates and temperature cut-offs.
- Katelyn Winberg
On social media, the newest vintage “grail” isn’t a 1980s band tee or a pair of Levi’s. It’s a blue corduroy jacket embroidered with a gold emblem and the name of a high school on the back: the FFA jacket.
- Crystal Reed
Farmers facing a reduction in farm income have tough decisions to make when it comes to budgeting for family expenses.
- Janelle Atyeo
Those living in rural areas know that in a medical emergency, help can be a long way away. One remote country church in central South Dakota recently brought life saving tools a little closer to home.
- Kristin Danley-Greiner
ALTOONA, Iowa — Even in Iowa, the top-producing state in the U.S. for biodiesel and ethanol, experts say the supply of corn is growing three to four times faster than the domestic demand.
- Janelle Atyeo
Ag tech expert discusses when it makes sense to invest in new technology
- Ruth Nicolaus
- from Avera Health
Many adults have felt a twinge or pang of pain in their chest and a natural question comes to mind: Should I be worried?
- By Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight
"The fact that they’re staying here in this state, we just cannot thank you enough for continuing this partnership here in South Dakota,” Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken said.
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