Articles tagged under: South Dakota
Trump Meets with Rounds and Grassley on RFS
Published November 21, 2019
On Tuesday, South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley met again with President Trump to discuss ethanol and the Renewable Fuel Standard. In the meeting, Rounds says President Trump called EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler and put him…Local Farmers Elected to National Biodiesel Board
Published November 20, 2019
The National Biodiesel Board elected new leadership to their governing board this week. The board oversees the development and success of biodiesel. Included on board is Rolette, North Dakota farmer Ryan Pederson and Centerville, South Dakota farmer Tom Ostrem. Board…Harvest and USMCA are Top Priorities for VanderWal
Published November 18, 2019
Volga, South farmer Scott VanderWal only planted half of his intended acres this past spring. This fall has been tough as well with snow and rain, but VanderWal is making harvest progress. "We've harvested most of the soybeans, but there…Corn/Soybean Output Takes a Hit in South Dakota
Published November 11, 2019
According to USDA, South Dakota’s corn and soybean production will decline significantly this year. Corn production is down 24 percent with the average yield forecast at 151 bushels per acre, down nine bushels from last year. Soybean production is down…SD Hereford Breeder Receives Award
Published November 8, 2019
Thirteen cattle producers were recognized as American Hereford Association Golden Breeders for 50 years in the Hereford business. Included on that list are Ollerich Brothers Herefords of Parker, South Dakota, who were recognized during the association’s annual meeting in Kansas…Phase One U.S. and China Trade Agreement Could Benefit Ag
Published November 8, 2019
South Dakota Senator John Thune says President Trump wants to organize the first phase of a U.S. and China trade agreement soon. "This will include a lot of changes to benefit agriculture. China, at least in this part of the…Two Area FFA Members Make Top 25 for National Officer Team
Published November 4, 2019
Two FFA members from the area were considered for the National FFA Officer team. Kegan Zimmerman from Minnesota and Clayton Sorum from South Dakota advanced to the Top 25 candidates. Sorum says the interview process is long, but so essential…FFA American Star Award Winners Named
Published November 4, 2019
On Friday night, the National FFA Organization named its American Star Award winners. The American Star in Agricultural Placement went to Andrew Streff from South Dakota. The American Star in Agriscience is Courtney Cameron from Georgia. The American Star in…SD FFA Member Finalist for FFA Star in Ag Placement
Published November 1, 2019
Andrew Streff from the McCook Central FFA Chapter in Salem, South Dakota is a finalist for the American Star in Agricultural Placement at the National FFA Convention. To be an American Star award finalist, one must go above and beyond…