Corn Congress makes progress on base acres, Crop Watcher says

Janelle Atyeo
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023

Crop Watcher Rix (10).JPG — Grant Rix is a fifth generation farmer. He and his twin brother have gradually transitioned to running the operation near Groton, S.D., but their dad, Roger, continues to serve as chairman of the board and is on the farm every day.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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Janelle Atyeo

Corn is tasseling and looking great, and soybeans are looking good in northeastern South Dakota, according to Crop Watcher Grant Rix.

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Grant Rix, his brother Jarrett and dad Roger make up Rix Farms. They grow corn and soybeans in Brown and Day counties in addition to running a service shop, doing commercial trucking and commercial applications for the local cooperative.