Articles tagged under: Keith Alverson

Dry Conditions Limit Pre-Emerge Activation

Published May 25, 2026

Keith Alverson says dry, windy weather created difficult planting conditions this spring. “We had a lot more dust moving around than any farmer would like to see,” Alvinson said. “Our planting conditions were pretty powdery.” Alverson said fluctuating temperatures also caused…
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Chester, SD Harvest Finishes Strong

Published October 21, 2024

Corn harvest is complete for many around Chester, South Dakota. “Overall, I think people are pleased with their corn crop,” says Keith Alverson. “We were worried about it finishing but we had a beautiful September and October.” Alverson says the…
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Welcome Moisture

Published May 3, 2024

The southern Red River Valley is going through its wettest spring in years. Keith Alverson, who farms at Chester, South Dakota, is happy with the moisture. "For the first time since 2019 we're gonna go into the planting season with…
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Despite Rain, Harvest is Ahead of Pace

Published October 15, 2023

Chester, South Dakota farmer Keith Alverson was also in the path of last week's storm system, where he picked up just over two inches of rain. "Harvest has been clipping along pretty good. We usually start corn the second week…
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Temps Moderate During Pollination

Published July 20, 2022

The slightly cooler temperatures make a big difference for the corn going through the reproduction phase. "Instead of being in the upper 90s, we're in the upper 80s and lower 90s and it's cooling off at night," said Keith Alverson,…
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Fertilizer Challenges Possible Next Spring

Published November 23, 2018

Corn harvest is wrapping up near Chester, South Dakota. Keith Alverson says farmers are trying to apply fall fertilizer. "The ground froze up after we finished harvest. We've had thawing to put on some fertilizer, but it will be interesting…
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Soybeans Being Harvested in Parts of SD

Published September 18, 2018

Chester, South Dakota farmer Keith Alverson says soybean harvest started on the early maturing soybeans south of Brookings. “A few farmers are rolling. Farmers were finishing up with wet corn in the last week. We don’t have soybeans ready yet,…
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Ethanol Demand Loss Frustrates SD Farmers

Published June 13, 2018

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt met with farmers in Reliance, South Dakota Wednesday. National Corn Growers Association board director Keith Alverson, who farms at Chester, South Dakota, says Pruitt remains vague. "The margins are pinched at ethanol plants. We're…
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Fieldwork Just Starting in South Dakota

Published May 2, 2018

Chester, South Dakota farmer Keith Alverson has about 20 percent of his corn crop in the ground. “We’re likely going to start beans this weekend," he says. "We’ve had some rain the last few evenings. It’s delayed starting anything. People are…
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