Articles tagged under: South Dakota
Daugaard Presents FY20 Budget Proposal
Published December 5, 2018
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard presented his final budget proposal as governor Tuesday. For the 2020 fiscal year, he recommends about $1.7 billion for the general fund. He also recommends $53 million in spending increases for education and state workers.…Fertilizer Challenges Possible Next Spring
Published November 23, 2018
Corn harvest is wrapping up near Chester, South Dakota. Keith Alverson says farmers are trying to apply fall fertilizer. "The ground froze up after we finished harvest. We've had thawing to put on some fertilizer, but it will be interesting…Fewer Cattle on Feed in SD Compared to Last Year
Published November 23, 2018
There are 240,000 head of cattle in South Dakota feedlots as of November 1, down eight percent from one year ago. October placements are up seven percent at 74,000 head. October marketings are up seven percent from one year ago…Rabenhorst Joins Soil Health Partnership
Published November 20, 2018
The Soil Health Partnership has hired Madelyn Rabenhorst as a field manager. In the role, Rabenhorst will help South Dakota farmers make soil health decisions, manage test plots and aid in data collection. Previously, Rabenhorst worked as a precision agriculture…CHS Foundation Grants $1.5 Million to SDSU Precision Program
Published November 16, 2018
The CHS Foundation is providing a $1.5 million grant to support the South Dakota State University precision agriculture program and the construction of the Raven Precision Agriculture Center. SDSU is the first land-grant university to offer a bachelor’s degree and…Demand Challenging Soybeans, But Decent for Corn
Published November 14, 2018
CoBank Economist Will Secor says it will be difficult for soybeans in the next year, but there is some demand potential on the horizon for the large supply. "Looking further out, there will be three soybean processing plants coming on…MN and SD Cattlemen Elected to Angus Board
Published November 13, 2018
Directors and officers were elected to the 2018-2019 American Angus Association board of directors at the annual convention. Don Schiefelbein, a Kimball, Minnesota rancher, was elected by delegates to serve as Association vice president and vice chairman. Geddes, South Dakota…AGP Plant Makes Progress in Aberdeen
Published November 12, 2018
Ag Processing Incorporated is building a soybean processing plant in Aberdeen, South Dakota. AGP Merchandising Manager Adam Piper says the plant will come into full production in 2019. "Right now, there's lots of building going on in anticipation of getting…Wet Weather Delaying SD Sunflower Harvest
Published November 11, 2018
Grand Forks, North Dakota based custom harvester Kent Braathen is working on sunflower harvest in the Onida, South Dakota area. However, conditions have been cold and wet. "That soaks into the flowers, so we're waiting on some sun. Harvest is…