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Trying New Things

Published April 22, 2026

The Langford, South Dakota FFA chapter was chartered just four years ago. Chapter President Bradyn Small was the first state officer candidate ever from Langford. "I just decided to dive headfirst into it. I decided to try out public speaking…

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SD FFA Convention Draws 2,800 to Brookings

Published April 19, 2026

The South Dakota State FFA Convention is underway in Brookings, with over 2,800 students and family members expected to attend. South Dakota FFA Foundation Executive Director Gerri Eide says students have plenty to be excited about for this year's convention.…

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Ag Industry Consolidation Raises Concerns at NFU Convention

Published March 8, 2026

Much of the focus at the National Farmers Union Annual Convention was on consolidation within the ag industry. NFU Vice President and Aberdeen, South Dakota farmer, Jeff Kippley says it’s not just something affecting farmers. "We have very limited people…

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Harvest Update From NE SD

Published October 8, 2025

Harvest is moving along quickly in northeastern South Dakota. Peever farmer Bob Metz is seeing solid soybean yields. “It is going great. We’ve got good weather, so things are moving along nicely," said Metz. “Most of the guys are like…

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Waiting on Corn

Published October 6, 2025

5L Custom Harvesting just finished up soybean harvest at Harrold, South Dakota. "Our average was 65 bushels (per acre), which is really good for the area," reports owner Josh Lennox. "We've actually been begging for some rain just to get…

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Field Activity Hampered by Wet Conditions

Published September 23, 2025

At Andover, South Dakota, John Horter saw conditions have improved slightly in the past week, but fields are still saturated. "We were chopping silage and things went okay, it's just not looking like a fun harvest coming up with all…

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Harvest Still Weeks Away, Outlook Strong for Corn

Published September 5, 2025

At Chester, South Dakota, Keith Alverson says they're still a couple of weeks away from harvest. "The corn looks to be well above average, the soybeans look good now that we've had some nice August rains." Alverson says this could…

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Growing Markets for SD Soybeans

Published August 19, 2025

While China is typically the final destination for U.S. soybean exports, South Dakota Soybean Council director Derrick Scott says farmers can’t rely on just one market for exporting their crop. "Whether it's whole beans or meal, we're looking to get…

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Eich: Market Momentum Crucial for Ranching’s Future

Published August 19, 2025

Cattle markets continue to push to new levels. For ranchers like Epiphany, South Dakota’s Cory Eich, the hope is for it to continue into the next generation. "Old highs become new lows, and I hope that's where we're heading for…

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Summer Rains Stall Wheat Harvest in South Dakota

Published July 24, 2025

Summer rains have limited winter wheat harvest in South Dakota to just a few areas. Hallock, Minnesota-based Sugden Harvesting owner Rick Sugden says they haven’t even left for South Dakota yet due to the weather. "We're still at home, it's…

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