Articles tagged under: South Dakota

Getting the Most Out of a Late Planted Crop

Published July 12, 2019

Crop conditions vary widely across South Dakota. Mycogen Seeds commercial agronomist Ryan Bell says the best conditions are in the northeast corner of the state. That compares to southeastern South Dakota, where some crops are just starting to emerge. "With…
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SD Corn Could Use Some Heat

Published July 9, 2019

The corn that did get planted near Mitchell, South Dakota needs heat. Chet Edinger farms in the area and says stands are decent. "It all depends on the heat units. The corn that did get in is late and behind…
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SD Farmer Using a Mix of Cover Crops on Unplanted Acres

Published July 9, 2019

Near Wilmot, South Dakota, farmer and rancher Jason Frerichs was able to plant 85 to 90 percent of his crop. Southern Roberts County continues to get a couple inches of rain at a time. "All things considered, our crops look…
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Fewer Spring Wheat Acres Forecast for SD

Published July 3, 2019

According to the USDA, South Dakota’s spring wheat acreage is record low. South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson says the spring wheat is vulnerable and will likely be a small crop. "We're still anxiously watching those numbers and…
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