Articles tagged under: South Dakota
Fall Cattle Run Begins
Published September 27, 2019
The fall cattle run is starting across the Northern Plains. Hub City Livestock Auction owner Dennis Hellwig says there was a good run this past week. "We sold about 4,800 yearlings with 300 calves. The last two weeks, there are…Government Stays Funded Through November
Published September 27, 2019
On Thursday, the Senate passed legislation to extend government funding through November 21. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds isn’t pleased it’s a continuing resolution. "Continuing resolutions are never good, because they're based on the previous year's funding. They do not…South Dakota Receives Additional Disaster Aid
Published September 25, 2019
South Dakota has received approval for a second round of federal disaster aid. The additional dollars will help local government entities repair property damages. Continued heavy rainfall and persistent flooding were sighted as reasons for the second round of funding.…More Cattle on Feed in SD for September
Published September 23, 2019
Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed Report shows the number of cattle in South Dakota feedlots totaled at 205,000 as of September 1. That's an increase of three percent from one year ago. Placements during August totaled 45,000 head, down eight…Protecting Your Cattle Investment
Published September 23, 2019
De Smet, South Dakota cattle producer and attorney Todd Wilkinson headlined the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association education series at their annual convention. Wilkinson says there are a lot of little things than can be done to protect a producer's investment.…A Window of Opportunity Ahead for the USMCA
Published September 19, 2019
The trade agenda is starting to gain traction in Washington D.C. According to the Russell Group President Randy Russell, there’s a window of opportunity for Congress to take up the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement before the end of the year.…Harvest All But Wrapped Up Near Onida, SD
Published September 19, 2019
In Onida, South Dakota, Oahe Grain location manager Tim Luken says the wheat harvest is mostly wrapped up in his area. "Last week, we still had crops standing. We warmed up this week. Farmers are cleaning up what's in the…Unchanged Harvest Basis Across Region
Published September 18, 2019
Basis bids at the six regional elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network remain mostly unchanged from two weeks ago for wheat. Ulen, Minnesota is the exception as they posted a feed wheat basis of $2 under the December…MFP 2.0: A Welcome Boost to Farm Income
Published September 16, 2019
Farm Credit Administration CEO Glen Smith says the Market Facilitation Program is a welcome boost to farm income just as much this year as it was last year. In the Northern Plains, Smith says MFP 2.0 will make up about…