Articles tagged under: South Dakota
South Dakota Ag Groups Convene Over Cattle Markets
Published June 7, 2021
Leaders from six South Dakota agriculture groups met in Pierre to discuss solutions for the cattle industry. After outlining challenges facing the state’s cattle producers, the groups agree there is a need for improve price transparency, better food security and…Farmers are Shifting Their Focus to Weed Management
Published May 30, 2021
In Lake Preston, South Dakota, farmer Paul Casper says the rains in the last week are welcome. "We've been waiting for rain to help get pre-emergence herbicides incorporated. We got enough rain in the last week to get that going…Recent Rains Didn’t Dramatically Change Drought Conditions
Published May 30, 2021
South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says the recent rain events improved some dry conditions, but the Dakotas remain in drought. That’s showing up in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. "There's many areas of improvement in the…Crop Watch
Published May 26, 2021
Farmers in northeastern South Dakota have most of the crops planted, looking for rain. "It's been the best planting conditions ever," said Louie Nigg, a farmer from Peever, South Dakota. "Rains would be appreciated." Kidder, South Dakota farmer DuWayne Bosse…Grass is Greening Up Near Mobridge, SD
Published May 13, 2021
One-inch rains helped were welcomed, but Mobridge Livestock co-owner Casey Perman says more rain is needed. "Dams are shallow and need to be watched, but if you have pipeline, water lines or wells, you'll be able to turn cattle out…Sunflower Seed is Still Available
Published May 10, 2021
Sunflower prices continue to surge as the commodity competes for acres. In response, prices set new markets highs each week in April and are trading at levels not seen since 2012. National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says attractive…Extreme Drought Encompasses 85% of North Dakota
Published May 6, 2021
All of North Dakota is now experiencing either abnormally dry or some form of drought conditions. Extreme drought conditions increased two percent this past week. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor puts nearly 85 percent of the state in that category.…Basis Bids Remain Strong in the Northern Plains
Published May 5, 2021
Basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network are mostly unchanged from last week. Spring wheat basis generally runs 30 to 60 cents under the July futures for May through July delivery. Corn…More Discrimination Lawsuits Target the USDA
Published May 3, 2021
Another discrimination lawsuit was filed last week against the USDA. This time, the lawsuit was filed by the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty in a Wisconsin federal court. Five white farmers from Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota and Ohio claim…