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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…

Newest Agriculture Trends Featured at Dakotafest

Published August 21, 2018

The 2018 IDEAg Dakotafest took place Tuesday through Thursday in Mitchell, South Dakota. This year's show features educational sessions, political candidate forums and an agribusiness showcase. With over 500 exhibits, the newest and hottest agriculture trends will be featured. Even…

Dakotafest on This Week’s Schedule

Published August 17, 2018

Described as the Northern Plains’ premier ag event, Dakotafest, will take place Tuesday-through-Thursday in Mitchell, South Dakota. The 2018 show features educational sessions, political candidate forums and an agribusiness showcase. There will also be daily cattle chute demonstrations and livestock…

Hendel Takes AFBF Job

Published July 10, 2018

The American Farm Bureau Federation has named John Hendel as its director of event sales. With Farm Bureau’s ownership of Farmfest and Dakotafest, Hendel is in familiar territory. From 1991-to-2005, Hendel was the show director when those farm shows were…

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SD Star Finalist Looking Forward to National FFA Convention

SD Farmers Make Stand Against Tariffs

Farmers Still Hanging on to Old Crop Corn

Proactive Marketing is an Important Piece of Profitability

SD Farmers Explore the Potential of Hemp at Dakotafest

Wet Conditions are Big Story at Dakotafest

Dakotafest Speaker Highlights the ‘State of Agriculture’

Newest Agriculture Trends Featured at Dakotafest

Dakotafest on This Week’s Schedule

Hendel Takes AFBF Job

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