Articles tagged under: South Dakota
Sunflower Harvest Continues Near Onida, SD
Published November 3, 2020
As conditions warmed up this past week, Tom Young moved into the sunflower crop. "We had rain and ice before some snow in October so the sunflowers were really at a disadvantage. Not only did we need drying weather for…Dry Conditions Linger
Published November 3, 2020
South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says the severity depends on the location. "Down in the southeastern part of South Dakota, it's the worst drought since 2012. In western South Dakota, there are pockets of dryness similar…Dry Conditions Expand in ND, Decline in MN and SD
Published October 30, 2020
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows drier conditions in North Dakota and a decline in dryness across Minnesota and South Dakota. Compared to the previous week, the area of severe drought in North Dakota now reaches from the northwest through…Good Test Weight and Quality
Published October 23, 2020
Corn harvest is almost wrapped up near Onida, South Dakota. "We started three weeks earlier than usual. The corn harvest started in the third week of September," said Tim Luken, location manager, Oahe Grain. "Soybean harvest is complete and sorghum…Snow Delays Corn and Sunflower Harvest in Onida, SD
Published October 22, 2020
Wednesday night's snow delayed corn and sunflower harvest in Onida, South Dakota. "It looks like there's some cold nights and days ahead so it may be awhile before the snow will melt away. We may also run into some muddy…Frankfort, SD Farm is Environmental Stewardship Award Finalist
Published October 21, 2020
Johnson Farms of Frankfort, South Dakota is the Region 7 award winner for Outstanding Environment Stewardship. The farm is operated by Alan and Mickie Johnson, along with their son Brian and his wife Jamie. The family focuses on improving soil…SD FFA Member Finalist for National Star in Ag Placement
Published October 16, 2020
McCook Central FFA member Cole Schock from Salem, South Dakota is a finalist for the American Star in Agricultural Placement. Schock would like to have his own dairy farm one day, so he decided beginning a career in the dairy…Nearly $2 Billion in CFAP 2.0 Paid Out in First Two Weeks of Enrollment
Published October 8, 2020
More than $1.95 billion of the $13 billion available for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2.0 was paid out in the program’s first two weeks. According to the USDA, 649 applications are approved for North Dakota as of October 6 with…SD Congressman Introduces Cattle Market Bill
Published October 1, 2020
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson introduced a new bill called the PRICE Act on Thursday. This legislation is meant to increase transparency in the cattle market, improve risk management and support new and expanding meat processors. This bill is co-sponsored…