Articles tagged under: South Dakota
Three Questions: SD Ag Secretary Mike Jaspers
Published May 30, 2018
South Dakota Agriculture Secretary Mike Jaspers will leave his role July 1. Jaspers is transitioning to the private sector and will work as a business development director at the East River Electric Power Cooperative. Jaspers reflects on his time in…Jaspers Leaving Daugaard Administration for Private Sector Job
Published May 30, 2018
As of July 1, Mike Jaspers will step away from his role as South Dakota’s Secretary of Agriculture. Jaspers accepted a position with East River Electric Cooperative in Madison, South Dakota. State Veterinarian Dr. Dustin Oedekoven will serve as the…SD Farmers Still Working on #Plant18
Published May 30, 2018
Chet Edinger farms west of Mitchell, South Dakota. The ground is still really damp in parts of the state, which has delayed planting. "It's been a frustrating spring to say the least, but we are getting things done finishing up…Scout for Alfalfa Weevils
Published May 28, 2018
Over the past week, most of South Dakota has accumulated enough degree days for alfalfa weevil larvae to be present. Significant defoliation is possible, which impacts yield, quality and the health of the stand. Damage is typically seen in the…Drought Monitor Updated
Published May 25, 2018
According to the Drought Monitor, severe drought conditions continue in north-central North Dakota, along the Canadian border. Moderate drought extends through a large share of northern North Dakota and most of western North Dakota and South Dakota. The recent rains…Planting Conditions Vary in SD
Published May 24, 2018
South Dakota State University Extension state climatologist Laura Edwards says southern parts of South Dakota are still having challenges getting the crop in the ground. “There’s a little too much water down there still. The northern and central part of…Drought Monitor Legislation Introduced
Published May 24, 2018
South Dakota Senator John Thune wants to improve the accuracy of the U.S. drought monitor. A new bill, Improved Soil Moisture and Precipitation Monitoring Act of 2018, would give Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue the ability to increase monitoring stations, require…Some Prevent Plant Expected in South Dakota
Published May 20, 2018
Severe thunderstorms moved across central South Dakota Thursday, from Pierre to Long Lake, which is on the North Dakota border. “We had the report of 9.2 inches of rain in Long Lake,” said James Telken, meteorologist, National Weather Service. Even…April Showers, May Planting Delays in SD
Published May 17, 2018
April snow showers bring May planting delays. The Lake Preston, South Dakota area is still damp. Paul Casper is usually done with planting by now and he just got in the field last Wednesday. Casper says it’s been a really…