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Ten Acre Adds Creative, Account and Production Talent
Published September 27, 2023
Ten Acre Marketing has announced three new hires. Terri Spencer has joined the firm as the vice president of creative services. Spencer is based in California and has 20 years of creative experience. Sara Hewitt is Ten Acre Marketing's new…Ag Industry Commits to New Cloud-Based Network
Published September 27, 2023
Farm equipment companies, including John Deere, Case IH and Trimble, have given their commitment to develop a new cloud-based network to improve cross-manufacturer compatibility. The Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation will provide a framework to simplify this process and create an…Good Quality Spuds in Red River Valley
Published September 27, 2023
Northland Potato Growers Association President Donavon Johnson credits the recent rains for a good harvest season this far. "We eat with our eyes first so you don't want those potatoes dinged up." According to Johnson, potato harvest is approaching 75…Rain Gives Minn-Dak Beet Crop a Boost
Published September 27, 2023
Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative Vice President of Agriculture Mike Metzger says the recent moisture was welcomed. The quality of this year's crop appears to be excellent with Minn-Dak estimating a 26.5-ton crop. "Hopefully, this rain will solidify that number, but we…Temps Keep Beet Harvest at Bay
Published September 27, 2023
The start of American Crystal Sugar Company's full harvest campaign is uncertain at this point. General Agronomist Joe Hastings expects root temperatures to remain too warm. "Temperature is so important when we start piling these beets for long-term storage." Pre-pile…Amendments Offered in Ag Appropriations Debate
Published September 27, 2023
The full House worked until the early hours of Wednesday morning on the agriculture appropriations bill. A variety of issues were debated, ranging from climate change to animal identification. Indiana Republican Victoria Spartz introduced an amendment demanding more transparency in…SD Corn Comments
Published September 26, 2023
In this week's edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, Stockyards Ag Experience Executive Director Abby Bischoff talks about Harvest Night coming up on October 19th.AEM Names 2023 Champions of the Industry
Published September 26, 2023
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has honored four lawmakers, including South Dakota Senator John Thune, with its AEM Champion of the Industry Award. The award recognizes members of Congress for their support of the equipment manufacturing industry. This is only…Talking Trade in Mexico
Published September 26, 2023
South Dakota Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden and Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Secretary Hunter Roberts were in Mexico this past week for a trade mission. Mexico is South Dakota’s second-largest trade partner.