There’s A Whole Lot Of Weird New Letters Down On The Farm
The letters of farming in 2022 include GPS, GIS, and VRT. What's all that?
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Recognizing The Women On South Dakota Farms
See that tractor up there in that picture? Know who's at the wheel? A woman.
Back 'in the day', when you saw a tractor in the field you knew who was at the wheel. It was Bob or Henry, maybe Jim or Carl or Johnny. The point is, it was always a 'he'...
Latest Drought Monitor Shows Moderate to Extreme Conditions
Though an increase of only 0.23%, the extreme drought conditions in South Dakota are scattered throughout the state.
Who Remembers The Phrase “Knee High By The 4th”?
If you were on the farm in the 1960's, you no doubt are familiar with the phrase "Knee high by the 4th"? These days "Knee high by the 4th" would be bad. Very bad.
South Dakota Farmers Get Relief with Gov. Noem’s Executive Order
The access to hay for farmers in South Dakota has just received the Governors approval.
$5M Grant for South Dakota Meat Processors
Move addresses challenges local producers face in getting beef processed for direct sales to the states consumers.
Does South Dakota Have More People Or Cows In The State?
There's no "bull" happening in South Dakota.
High Water Reminder for South Dakota Farmer
It wasn't long ago that 'water' left its mark on this tree. This spring, the ground is being prepared for a corn crop, where a jet-ski once roared.
How Dry is Your South Dakota Yard and Garden?
Many western South Dakota counties are abnormally dry and reaching severe drought status.
South Dakota Farmer’s Union Honors Family Farm in Wessington Springs
Most teenagers were adjusting to remote learning and staying inside for most of the day. But not Tyler Fastnacht along with his brother and stepbrothers of Wessington Springs