Northeastern S.D. starting to dry out

By Carson Stange of Stratford, S.D.
Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024

CW Stange (3).jpg — Carson Stange’s daughter Lainey hangs out with her dad on a warm July day on their Stratford, S.D., farm.
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By Carson Stange of Stratford, S.D.

Well, things are starting to dry out.

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CW Stange (1).jpg — Carson Stange was impressed with the size of ships and loading equipment that take soybeans overseas on a recent trip to Portland during a South Dakota Soybean See For Yourself tour.
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CW Stange (2).jpg — Carson Stange was impressed with the size of ships and loading equipment that take soybeans overseas on a recent trip to Portland during a South Dakota Soybean See For Yourself tour.
Submitted photo

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Carson Stange is a fifth generation on his farm in Brown County. He and his wife Brooke are in their fourth year of farming, raising corn, soybeans and alfalfa, as well as a hobby heard of cattle. Carson is a member of the current South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership class.