The combine leaves the field, the grain is in the bin, and for most people, the corn crop is finished. However, for livestock producers, the harvest may only be entering its second phase.
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With recent rains adding moisture across parts of the Corn Belt, growers may be trying to determine how early to get those combines rolling.
- Janelle Atyeo
Across a span of five days in mid-September, 458 fifth graders visited a farm outside of Brandon, South Dakota, that’s become an outdoor classroom for both youth and adults learning about grasslands, soil health and regenerative agriculture.
- Katelyn Winberg
Recent rains have brought much-needed moisture to Jade Jandel’s farm in northern South Dakota, but the wet conditions are making it difficult to prepare for harvest.
- from South Dakota Farm Bureau
A new analysis of beef prices since the federal government allowed increased imports shows the move has not meaningfully lowered grocery prices.
- By Jean Claude Niyomugabo, UNL Graduate Research Assistant
UNL researchers want to know how producers and future agricultural professionals view this changing role.
- By Kylie Mockler of Centerville, S.D.
"Over the month of September, we have gotten a total of 5 ½ inches of rain, and 3 inches of that has come in just the past two weeks."
- By Meghan O'Brien, South Dakota Searchlight
South Dakota’s Republican governor issued an executive order to blunt the impact of high diesel prices for farmers during harvest season, but an agricultural leader in the state said the order “doesn’t do anything” to help.
- By Kris Kohl, Iowa State University Extension
Extra care may be needed to dry and cool grain in the bins.
- Janelle Atyeo
After a trip to Washington, D.C., South Dakota pork producers are less hopeful that a fix for Proposition 12 will come with the next farm bill.
Congratulations to the Farm Family of the Year at Howe Family Dairy and Agribusiness Citizen of the Year Theresa Johnson of FCS!
- By Megan Horsager of Montevideo, Minn.
Whew! Silage harvest is done at the Riverview dairies, and what a season it was.
- Katelyn Winberg
For many travelers, a South Dakota road trip means Mount Rushmore, the Badlands and other familiar destinations.
As harvest season approaches and life on the farm gets busier, being prepared can make all the difference. The Women’s Ag Network invites teens and adults to a practical and encouraging conversation about farm safety and emergency preparedness featuring The Dairy Wife.
- Janelle Atyeo
Milk quality has always been a focus, but the Johnsons are now doing more with rotational grazing, cover crops and soil health to enhance their small batch milk and cheese made on site.
- Kristen Sindelar
A Wayne County, Nebraska farmer shares his approach to soil health.
- Katelyn Winberg
"They're cooking right along, and it's drying right up quickly."
- By Kylie Mockler of Centerville, S.D.
"There are a couple of bean fields in our area that could be combined as of mid-September, which is early for us."
Registration is open for the 2026-2027 South Dakota State University Extension Calf Value Discovery program.
- Katelyn Winberg
“There’s some areas that have been catching the rains. Corn and beans are looking very promising.”
- By Leah Ten Napel, Extension Field Agronomist
"As we get closer to harvest, I am seeing pockets of fields, and in some cases entire fields, beginning to dry down prematurely."
- Maggie Frazier University of Minnesota-Extension
Using technology and automation to target the use of inputs like fertilizer or irrigation can save costs, boost productivity and minimize environmental impacts. That’s what is offered by precision agriculture, which has permeated nearly all parts of crop production except, until recently, drainage.
Navigating farm management can be challenging and unpredictable, but the fourth annual Minnesota Young & Emerging Farmer Workshop at the MN Ag Expo Jan. 18-20, 2027, will provide connections to experts and other growers to maneuver tough decisions.
- Janelle Atyeo
Northeastern Nebraska ranch reclaims pastures from invasive eastern redcedar
- Janelle Atyeo
“He was light years ahead of other people,” Mike Crosley said. “I’m trying to do it just like him.”
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