A bill that would assist ranchers by classifying more areas as grasslands to feed cattle and other livestock passed the initial review Thursday in the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee by a 10-3 vote.
DUFUR, Ore. | The social distancing rules repeated like a mantra in America's urban centers, where the coronavirus is spreading exponentially, might seem silly in wide-open places where neighbors live miles apart and "working from home" means another day spent branding calves or driving a tr…
When reports of the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the U.S., very few people had likely heard of coronaviruses, with some notable exceptions — cattle producers and their veterinarians.
Heading into what’s likely to be another wet spring, farmers can take some stress out of the planting season by planning ahead.
Situated in the rolling hills west of Pierre, the Levi and Crystal Neuharth farm is all about diversity.
Turning a ranching operation into a success takes a lot of hard work, but when Dean and Candice Lockner changed the way they managed their ranch in the Ree Hills of central South Dakota, they made a conscious decision not to work harder.
A late 2019 harvest caused many farmers to store grain at higher than recommended moisture levels, and that can trigger unsafe conditions when handling that grain.
A late 2019 harvest caused many farmers to store grain at higher than recommended moisture levels, and that can trigger unsafe conditions when handling that grain.
Many members have strong feelings about FFA. It provides a formative experience for many students — influencing their future career paths, and sometimes playing matchmaker.
With winter rearing its ugly head across much of South Dakota, South Dakota State University Extension hosted several winter agronomy meetings throughout the state focusing on not only planting and weather but farm stress during troubling times.
Fifteen minutes. A small group of young farmers from across the globe, captured the attention of World Trade Organization (WTO) members for 15 minutes, sharing their ideas for sustainable agriculture during the Global Forum on Food and Agriculture held in Berlin, Germany during International…
In response to high levels of both personal and financial farm stress, Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach is giving farmers some time away.
Weather conditions in the Northern Plains can present more than a few challenges for livestock producers. From below zero or blizzard conditions during winter or even spring, to heat waves in the summer months, farmers and ranchers need to be prepared for rapidly changing conditions to provi…
PIERRE — Passing South Dakota’s farms on to a new generation won’t be easy. That was evident Thursday morning as South Dakota Agriculture Secretary Kim Vanneman discussed her goals with the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
PIERRE — The improper application of farm pesticides can lead to civil, criminal or administrative penalties. That process was explained Thursday morning to the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
Brooks VanDyke didn’t expect to find himself in the business of selling purebred Charolais, but he enjoys working with cattle, and he’s built a herd on solid genetics.
The South Dakota Pork Producers Council is proud to award Shelbi Lindner of Gayville, Daniel Fuoss of Armour and Trevor Johnson of Centerville with a $1,000 scholarship for representing South Dakota Pork as Pork Ambassadors for 2020.
A producer who has served pork leadership at both the state and national levels is being recognized with the Dedicated and Distinguished award from the South Dakota Pork Producers Council.
The dead of winter is tough on everyone. Single-digit temperatures with double-digit wind chills are especially hard on farmers and their livestock. Other than building windbreaks cattle can hide behind or making sure livestock barns are as cold-proofed as possible, nutrition is one of the b…
“Were you born in a barn?” The question hasn’t been directed at me for decades, but it used to be occasionally when I left a door open or abandoned my manure-covered boots where visitors might trip over them.
Opening a new business location three states away can be daunting. Opening a new location and needing 5,000 dairy cattle to fill it is even more challenging, but for Tri Cross Dairy in Viborg, the challenge is what made it worth it.
Tom and Renae Morog finished soybean harvest in late October, getting stuck only one more time.
“If there is anything that we have learned this year, it is that we need to keep our faith,” said crop watcher Kenny Weber.
The newest method for in vitro fertilization (IVF) oocyte extraction was on display on Oct. 16 in Mitchell, South Dakota.
Wetlands can be a beneficial part of a farming operation, and a group of conservation organizations are out to prove it with a new demonstration farm in South Dakota.