A Rewarding Year
South Dakota FFA Vice President Josie Nold has good memories from her past year as a state officer. "This year has been one of the best years of my life, getting to interact with all the members and helping them…
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New SDSU Wheat Released
South Dakota State University is releasing a new hard red winter wheat variety. SD Vivian demonstrates moderate to good resistance to drought, stem rust and Hessian fly. It is also described as a high-yielding variety with above-average protein. It will…
Maximizing Corn Stalks for Cattle
Grazing corn stalks after harvest isn’t as popular as it once was, but the benefits remain clear. “For cattle producers, it provides a relatively inexpensive feed source, especially during a time when grass pastures are depleted,” says Heather Gessner, a…
Investment in Future of SD Swine
The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council (SDCUC) has committed $1.2 million towards an expansion of the Swine Education and Research Facility at South Dakota State University. “We’re always trying to support, if not increase, corn demand and grain within the…
An Investment in SD Pork Production
The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council has committed $1.2 million towards an expansion of the Swine Education and Research Facility at South Dakota State University. This grant will fund two new wean-to-finish nutrition rooms to the existing complex and double…
Corn Rootworm and Sunflower Moths in SD
According to SDSU’s latest pest and crop report, corn rootworm adults are active in South Dakota. High winds from recent storms caused lodging which could be partially due to corn rootworm. Scouting is necessary to confirm and stay ahead of…
Early Detection Is the Key
The combination of cool, wet soils is a perfect breeding ground for plant disease. "We anticipate a lot of the residue-born diseases, such as Tan Spot and Septoria, could be a problem this year," said Connie Strunk, plant pathologist, SDSU…
Redfield Students Win Poultry Event
A team of four Redfield, South Dakota students have won the poultry event for this year's South Dakota FFA Convention. For Elden Blume, Evan Jaton, Benson Beckler, and Kevin Weller, the announcement that their team won culminated three year's worth…
Be Your Best Self
For South Dakota FFA State Treasurer Gretta Larson, the past year helped her to build genuine connections with other members while preparing herself for the future. "If you don't know what you want to do, just recognize that by trying…
Passing on the Torch
As new officers prepare to take over for retiring leadership, South Dakota FFA State Vice President Dustin Kolb reflects on his FFA career. "To me, FFA is so focused on the future leaders of agriculture and beyond," said Kolb. "When…
