Articles tagged under: South Dakota
SD Rancher Selected as AHA President
Published November 5, 2018
Tea, South Dakota rancher Pete Atkins was selected as the new president of the American Hereford Association during the annual meeting and conference. Atkins and his wife, Laura, and three sons Scott, Craig and Paul own and operate Atkins Herefords…“A Big Corn Crop” Expected in Northeast South Dakota
Published November 1, 2018
South Dakota farmers made good harvest progress over the past week. In the Houghton area, farmer Troy Knecht says soybean yields are around average. About half of Knecht's soybeans were impacted by hail. "Other than that, there were enough hard…Sunflower Harvest Hits the Halfway Mark
Published November 1, 2018
Sunflower harvest is over the halfway mark in North Dakota and Minnesota. According to National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken, good weather conditions during the growing season are reflected in the yields. "They've ranged from 1500 to 2700 pounds…MN, SD FFA Members Receive Top Proficiency Honors
Published October 28, 2018
Local FFA members were honored with top proficiency award honors during last week’s National FFA Convention. FFA member Brayden Schultz of the United South Central chapter in Wells, Minnesota won his proficiency in Grain Production-Placement. The Dairy Production-Entrepreneurship proficiency award…Making Progress on South Dakota Soybeans
Published October 20, 2018
Grand Forks, North Dakota-based custom harvester Kent Braathen is harvesting sunflowers, corn and soybeans west of Onida, South Dakota. The crops haven't been impacted too badly by drought. "We're looking at beans that are 30 to 50 bushels per acre in…Northern Plains Farmers Resume Harvest
Published October 16, 2018
After the bout of wet and cool weather, farmers in the Northern Plains are resuming harvest. "We had a good run on soybeans before that spell," says Wilmot, South Dakota farmer Jason Frerichs. "The soybean yields have been average to…Harvest Urgency for Alfalfa and Forage Sorghum
Published October 12, 2018
WinField United Alfalfa and Forage Specialist Jeff Jackson tells farmers if their alfalfa crop had a hard freeze, they may be able to wrap it up. “Farmers should cut the alfalfa higher than normal so they don’t have too much…MFP Payment Distribution Begins
Published October 8, 2018
As of Thursday, South Dakota’s Farm Service Agency says there are 1,230 Market Facilitation Program applications on file. Total payments given to South Dakota farmers are more than $3.16 million. State FSA Executive Director Paul Shubeck explains the corn and…South Dakota Hog Farmer Explains MFP Application Process
Published October 8, 2018
South Dakota farmers are already receiving first round payments from USDA’s Market Facilitation Program. Lake Preston, South Dakota hog farmer Shane Odegaard applied for funding two weeks ago and just received his payment. The payment received is half of his…