Articles tagged under: South Dakota
It’s Getting Tough to Find Good, Affordable Forage
Published August 20, 2021
In northwest South Dakota, cow-calf producer Eric Jennings says there are severe to extreme drought conditions. "We lost a lot of production early, missing out on April and May showers and snowstorms. We won't get that production back. It's better…Tax Policy Concerns Linger as Infrastructure Moves Forward
Published August 20, 2021
During a congressional panel discussion at Dakotafest, farmers and ranchers expressed concerns about changes in tax policy. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, a panel participant, said the concerns surround stepped up basis. "The loss of that and the federal estate…Eastern South Dakota Crops Doing Alright
Published August 20, 2021
Peterson Farms Seed Eastern South Dakota Sales Manager Cody Olson says corn and soybean development looks ok in eastern South Dakota. "The recent rains should help us get a better fill at harvest." The soybean pods are swelled up, but…South Dakota Ranchers Want Competitive and Fair Cattle Markets
Published August 18, 2021
South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association President Eric Jennings won’t forget the recent black swan events impacting cattle producers. "We came up to a high supply of cattle in January 2020, this was peak supply. At that point, we barely had enough…Farm Bureau Asks for Immediate Drought Help
Published August 18, 2021
Drought relief is being considered in Washington D.C. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall would like farmers and ranchers to get help quickly. "I know the federal government is going help. Let's don't make it two years down the…Reporting Agriculture’s Business from Dakotafest
Published August 16, 2021
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, farmers, ranchers and agribusiness professionals will explore the Dakotafest grounds in Mitchell, South Dakota, viewing product demonstrations and attending educational sessions. Dakotafest Director of Marketing Niki Jones says it will be good to have an…A Surprising Spring Wheat Crop in Onida, South Dakota
Published August 1, 2021
Oahe Grain General Manager Tim Luken says the small grain harvest is moving along at Onida, South Dakota. "Winter wheat harvest is done and the spring wheat harvest is finishing up. It will be over this week," says Luken. "When…Lawmakers Want Permanent Fix to Haying CRP Acres
Published July 28, 2021
The USDA did not approve the haying of Conservation Reserve Program acres during primary nesting season this year. Farmers and ranchers in the Dakotas and Minnesota were asking for the flexibility due to the drought. Now, a bipartisan group of…Kansas Winter Wheat Looks Decent
Published July 18, 2021
Hallock, Minnesota-based custom combiner Rick Sugden is in the Gettysburg, South Dakota area after combining winter wheat in Kansas. Sugden says the Kansas wheat crop was decent. "Farmers hoped for better, but the wheat didn't get the rain when moisture…