High nitrate levels in forages can pose serious health risks for livestock, especially pregnant animals and ruminants
- Jaclyn Wilson
In 2007, the first iPhone was released, Netflix started streaming service, NASA successfully landed a spaceship on Mars, and 751 was born.
- Katelyn Winberg
South Dakota's soybean and pork industries are entering a new chapter as Kevin Scott and Tina Erickson prepare to lead two of the state's largest commodity organizations, each bringing years of industry experience and a focus on supporting producers in changing markets.
- By Marie Flanagan, Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
For many producers, learning to shear their own sheep has lowered their annual input costs, a major win, especially for those raising coarser-wooled breeds with tighter commercial margins.
- Jim Woster
Praise for our auction markets and a heartfelt poem for Father's Day from our very own Jim Woster.聽
- By Taylor Tennant for Tri-State Neighbor
The recent confirmation of New World screwworm in Texas has prompted increased attention across the livestock industry, but South Dakota producers should view the situation as a reason for awareness rather than alarm.
- By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union
A Star-Spangled tractor proudly flying Old Glory greets travelers along U.S. Highway 212 in central South Dakota.
- By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union
A Star-Spangled tractor proudly flying Old Glory greets travelers along U.S. Highway 212 in central South Dakota.
- Addison DeHaven South Dakota State University
In early 2024, a team of researchers in South Dakota State University's Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory was the first to identify a fast-spreading respiratory viral outbreak affecting turkeys and chickens in major poultry-producing regions of the United States.
- Lainie Kringen-Scholtz
"This incident opens up a huge topic of animal welfare and safety when we are traveling to shows and rodeos 鈥 not just for horses, but for all livestock species that are kept on site to perform."
- Jaclyn Wilson
"We need to continue to make sure that we talk about how safe our beef is, as consumer perception is so important."
- Michael Baron
Dear Michael: We want to complete our estate planning, but after meeting with our local attorney, the process has been stalled for the past two years. He seems either too busy or too occupied with his city and county attorney duties to prepare our wills.
- Katelyn Winberg
From rare Steiger tractors and International Harvester military rifles to family tractors with stories spanning generations, organizers say this year's Red Power Round Up will offer far more than a look at vintage farm equipment.
- Jess Savage Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk
RICHMOND, Ill. 鈥 Silos have dotted the Midwestern landscape for 150 years. But they鈥檙e threatened by development and old age. One 鈥渟ilo hunter鈥 in northern Illinois has been tracking down silos her grandfather built 鈥 before they disappear.
- By Megan Horsager, Montevideo, Minn.
Overall, it has been a successful start to the season on our farm. We had good windows for planting with well-timed rains to get the crops germinated timely and evenly. The long stretch of cold and wind in the middle of May put a damper on growth, but we managed to avoid significant frost da…
- Terry Woster
Writing about prairie fires a couple of weeks ago got me to thinking just how precious water was to farmers on the plains. Even as a kid, I knew not to waste water or complain if a soaking rain washed out a picnic.
- Katelyn Winberg
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig visited 2 Gather Meats and Market May 29, highlighting the growth of the Choose Iowa program and the opportunities direct-to-consumer agriculture can create for farm families.
- K-State Extension news service
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Recent rainfall has improved conditions for Jade Jandal and his family operation near Rockham, South Dakota. After a dry start to the growing season, Jandal said moisture arrived at a critical time for crops, pastures and hay ground.
- By Kylie Mockler of Centerville, S.D.
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- Jaclyn Wilson
"We branded bunch No. 2, and it could not have gone any smoother. There are just four of us branding this year, and it鈥檚 like this team has worked together for years."
- Janelle Atyeo
A national sheep event in Huron will showcase top Rambouillet sheep from breeders across the country this month.
During the week of July 16-18, the U.S. Targhee Sheep Association will host a dual milestone organizers are calling 鈥淎 Legacy in Every Fleece,鈥 commemorating 100 years of the Targhee breed and 75 years as an association.
Sheep producers from the region are encouraged to take part in the Newell Ram Show and Sale planned for Sept. 17-18 in Newell, South Dakota.
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