Articles tagged under: South Dakota
Thune Talks Haying and Grazing with SD Farmers
Published June 24, 2019
The change to haying and grazing prevent plant acres by USDA is welcome, but South Dakota Senator John Thune is open to looking at options to make the program more user-friendly for farmers in the Northern Plains. "There are years…Dicamba Application in ND and SD is June 30
Published June 21, 2019
Farmers in North Dakota and South Dakota have until June 30 to apply dicamba to soybeans. Only those certified can apply FeXapan, XtendiMax and Engenia herbicides over the top, with application allowed one hour after sunrise to two hours before…Planting Delays Continue to Weigh on Markets
Published June 20, 2019
More rain is starting to materialize in the eastern Corn Belt with the potential for more planting delays. Martinson Ag Risk Management market analyst Randy Martinson says corn planting is likely complete and there is concern about planting soybeans. "I…SD Planting is Hit or Miss
Published June 18, 2019
Planting is still hit or miss in South Dakota. Near Ethan, farmer Lewis Bainbridge got some of the crop planted. The rest of his ground is enrolled in prevent plant. South of Ethan about 20 miles, farmers haven’t been able…FEEDD Act Could Help Farmers Weather Conditions
Published June 13, 2019
A new bill called the Feed Emergency Enhancement During Disasters Act allows producers using prevented plant to graze, hay or cut cover crops for livestock before November 1. South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson is one supporter of the bill and…MN Farmers Among Top 2018 MFP Payments
Published June 13, 2019
Minnesota farmers were paid more than $680 million in the 2018 Market Facilitation Program. The state received some of the highest payments in the country. That’s according to data from the USDA and American Farm Bureau Federation. North Dakota farmers…SD Farmers Still Working Hard to Get a Crop In
Published June 10, 2019
South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says the northern part of South Dakota had drier conditions in the last week. The corn is variable. "Corn is finally emerging from the fields that were planted weeks ago. Now,…Johnson Cautious on U.S. Mexico Tariff Discussions
Published June 6, 2019
If an agreement between the U.S. and Mexico isn’t reached on immigration, a new five percent tariff tariffs will go into effect on Monday. South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson is cautious about the tariff discussions. "I applaud President Trump for…SD Planting Pace “All Over the Board”
Published June 3, 2019
The next two weeks will be critical for the U.S. corn crop. In South Dakota, Doug Noem, who farms near Bryant, has about half of his corn in the ground. Noem is starting to plant soybeans. There are many unknowns…