Articles tagged under: South Dakota
SD FFA Star Award Winners Named
Published April 10, 2019
Four South Dakota FFA members were recognized as Star award winners during the 91st State FFA Convention. These individuals have gone beyond in their record keeping with their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects. The South Dakota Star in Agriculture Business…A Shortage of SD Agriculture Teachers
Published April 10, 2019
There’s a growing need for agricultural teachers across the country. In South Dakota, Arlington FFA Advisor Kelly Keller says there are agriculture instructors who can retire, but don’t have someone to fill their spot. "We've told our group of experienced…SD FFA Members Challenged to Go Beyond at State Convention
Published April 8, 2019
About 2,000 attendees filled Frost Arena at South Dakota State University for the opening session of the State FFA Convention. The session begins a week of leadership, personal growth and recognition of successes in the organization. It’s also a bittersweet…A Boost for SD Hog Production
Published April 1, 2019
The March South Dakota hog inventory is 10 percent higher than one year ago, As of March 1, there was 1.83 million hogs in the state. South Dakota State University Extension Swine Specialist Bob Thaler says cheap grain supplies, land…Record Corn Plantings Forecast in ND
Published April 1, 2019
North Dakota farmers are expected to plant a record high 4.05 million acre corn crop this year. That’s up nearly 30 percent from last year. South Dakota’s corn acreage is forecast to increase 13 percent. The change is smaller in…Frerichs is “Fine-Tuning” for this Calving Season
Published March 28, 2019
From wind and snow to mud and rain, cattle producers have endured plenty of conditions this calving season. Wilmot farmer and rancher Jason Frerichs is hoping for better weather in northeast South Dakota. Until the start of calving in mid-April,…Winter Wheat Starts to Break Dormancy
Published March 26, 2019
The winter wheat crop is starting to break dormancy. According to the USDA, the Kansas wheat crop is rated 52 percent good to excellent. Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin says the crop planted before the fall moisture is in good…SD Farmers and Ranchers Face Flooding Challenges
Published March 23, 2019
For South Dakota crop and livestock producers, the recent blizzard and flood events are creating numerous challenges. "There are several producers referencing calf losses as high as 10 percent," says Alvaro Garcia, agriculture and natural resources program director for South…“Massive Losses” for Nebraska Agriculture
Published March 22, 2019
USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach, who is the former Nebraska Agriculture Director, says losses in the state are massive. "Fifty-six of our 93 counties have requested disaster declarations. The Nebraska Agriculture Department initial estimates are…