Articles tagged under: Dakotafest
Farmfest/Dakotafest Canceled for 2020
Published June 8, 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
Published August 23, 2019
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…SD Star Finalist Looking Forward to National FFA Convention
Published August 23, 2019
Salem, South Dakota farmer Andrew Streff is a finalist for the American Star in Agricultural Placement award. In October, he’ll travel to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis for the award ceremony. "This award involves the experience I have working…SD Farmers Make Stand Against Tariffs
Published August 21, 2019
South Dakota Farm Bureau hosted a panel discussion on trade and tariffs at Dakotafest. SDFB Marketing Coordinator Brenda Dreyer said tariffs are making an impact on South Dakota farmers. "We brought in local farmers to discuss how it's impacting them."…Farmers Still Hanging on to Old Crop Corn
Published August 21, 2019
Brock and Associates president Richard Brock says another big story at Dakotafest is farmers are still holding onto old crop corn. "I think that's the number one fundamental in the corn market right now. As we go into the end…Proactive Marketing is an Important Piece of Profitability
Published August 21, 2019
Part of staying profitable means farmers need to take action marketing their crop. Advance Trading Director of Farmer Marketing Dave Fogel says the market doesn’t wait. Some farmers still have old crop in the grain bin. "The amount of overpriced…SD Farmers Explore the Potential of Hemp at Dakotafest
Published August 21, 2019
While the majority of South Dakota farmers can’t grow hemp yet, the crop is the focus of a panel discussion at Dakotafest. The panelists discussed a summer study and how hemp progression is going in Minnesota. IDeaAg Group Sales Director…Wet Conditions are Big Story at Dakotafest
Published August 21, 2019
A variable crop across South Dakota and the wet conditions are the story at Dakotafest. Hamill, South Dakota farmer Trent Kubik says the crop that's in looks good. "Of course, we're hearing confirmation from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour the…Dakotafest Speaker Highlights the ‘State of Agriculture’
Published August 23, 2018
First Dakota National Bank Agriculture Division President Nate Franzen says the challenge for most producers is to step back and sort through the noise in the markets. In the current ag economy, Franzen has three recommendations. "Know your costs, know…