SD Corn Comments
In this week's edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Executive Director DaNita Murray and South Dakota Soybean Executive Director Jerry Schmitz urge growers to check out their display at Dakotafest.
Articles tagged under: Dakotafest
Crop Insurance Leads the Way in Farm Bill Priorities
South Dakota's congressional delegation participated in a farm bill discussion at Dakotafest. At the event, South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal said crop insurance is a top priority. "It's very important to our risk management programs and crucial to…
Noem Makes Energy Prices a Priority
The Governor's Ag Innovation Forum at South Dakota's Dakotafest featured a panel that delved into markets and challenges of different segments of the ag industry. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said she’s making energy prices a priority. "One of the…
Tax Policy Concerns Linger as Infrastructure Moves Forward
During a congressional panel discussion at Dakotafest, farmers and ranchers expressed concerns about changes in tax policy. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, a panel participant, said the concerns surround stepped up basis. "The loss of that and the federal estate…
Farm Bureau Asks for Immediate Drought Help
Drought relief is being considered in Washington D.C. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall would like farmers and ranchers to get help quickly. "I know the federal government is going help. Let's don't make it two years down the…
Reporting Agriculture’s Business from Dakotafest
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, farmers, ranchers and agribusiness professionals will explore the Dakotafest grounds in Mitchell, South Dakota, viewing product demonstrations and attending educational sessions. Dakotafest Director of Marketing Niki Jones says it will be good to have an…
Derecho Damage Continues to Have a Market Impact
The USDA is predicting good corn and soybean crops in South Dakota and essentially, good crops across the country. While last week’s storm may not directly impact South Dakota farmers, Stone X Group Inc., Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says…
USDA Still Has Money to Spend on Producer’s COVID-19 Aid
American Farm Bureau Federation economist Michael Nepveux reviewed the latest data on the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program sign-up in a virtual panel discussion at Dakotafest. "CFAP payments going out the door have actually been slow. In early August, only 43…
Farmfest/Dakotafest Canceled for 2020
The list of major events impacted by COVID-19 continues to grow with the cancelation of Farmfest and Dakotafest. IDEAg Group, which is owned by the American Farm Bureau Federation, said this was “the right decision to make in these uncertain…
Keep Finances Tight
South Dakota State University Extension Crops Business Management Field Specialist Jack Davis says profitability is tough in South Dakota this year. He recommends farmers keep finances tight and only invest in efficiencies, if needed. "Don't over invest. If farmers have…
