Northeastern South Dakota overstocked with corn

Janelle Atyeo
Nov 22, 2023
Nov 22, 2023

Grain elevator piles of corn — File photo

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Northeastern South Dakota has an abundance of corn.

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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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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.