Articles tagged under: South Dakota
Extreme Drought Conditions Expand in North Dakota
Published March 25, 2021
While drought conditions in Minnesota and South Dakota remain unchanged from the previous week, extreme and severe drought conditions are expanding in North Dakota. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, extreme drought conditions stretch upward from Billings County into…Tuberculosis Confirmed in South Dakota Beef Herd
Published March 24, 2021
For the first time since 2017, bovine tuberculosis (TB) has been found in a South Dakota beef herd. In a statement, state veterinarian Dr. Dustin Oedekoven said the infected cow was identified in January by meat inspectors at a Minnesota…Funds Raised for South Dakota Ranchers Impacted by Wildfires
Published March 23, 2021
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association and Foundation raised $10,000 for the Windy Fire Relief. This money will help Lemmon, South Dakota area ranchers impacted by wildfires in late January with hay needs.What About Spring Wheat?
Published March 21, 2021
Spring wheat seeding is starting in south-central South Dakota. "Fortunately for them, this was well-timed," says South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson. "After the crop was seeded, the southern portion of the state was covered in a wet…Seidel to Depart Noem’s Office
Published March 15, 2021
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s Senior Advisor is departing from the position. Maggie Seidel, who also serves as policy director, has accepted a job elsewhere. In an email, Seidel acknowledged the challenges that the past year has presented, but said…Feeder Calf Run Remains Steady in the Dakotas
Published March 12, 2021
North Dakota and South Dakota auction barns continue to market a steady stream of feeder cattle. There is moderate to good demand and calves are coming in with light to moderate-plus flesh condition. Kist Livestock at Mandan, North Dakota had…Timely Rains and Moisture Essential Going Into Spring
Published March 11, 2021
Typically, the U.S. Drought Monitor’s status doesn’t change much over winter, but that’s not the case for South Dakota this year. "We were much drier than average and drought continued to spread. Statewide, we only had one inch of moisture…Feeder Cattle Continue to Move Through Auction Barns
Published March 6, 2021
North Dakota and South Dakota auction barns continue to market a steady stream of feeder cattle. There is good buyer demand and calves are coming in with light to moderate-plus flesh condition. Kist Livestock at Mandan, North Dakota had 4,300…Strong Market Results in More Corn/Soybean Acreage in the Region
Published March 5, 2021
Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson says many farmers already have crop plans. "There's an increase in corn and soybeans across North Dakota and a lot of that has to do with the prevent plant acres we had the…