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Planting From the Perspective of a Sixth-Generation Farm
South Dakota became a state in 1889, but before papers were signed and a flag was raised, a few settlers…
Five Steps for Growing a Healthy Crop
Fall is a busy time for many reasons: school commitments, community events, team sports. But for farmers, it’s all about…
Grow Local: Tips to Help First-Time Gardeners Find Their Groove
Heidi Teal, co-owner of Cliff Avenue Greenhouse and Garden Center in Sioux Falls, has spent her whole life in the…
Dane’s Crop Report: Spraying Smart
Dane’s back in the fields, and he’s taking a quick break from planting to explain how they use pesticides on…
How to Make Your Own Succulent Garden
Mothers help us grow into the people we are today. Why not grow something for Mom on her special day?…
Growing Sustainable Soybeans on Earth Day and Every Day
Though farmers may not be the first people who come to mind when you think of environmentalists, they are focused…
Next Gen Farmer Shares Steps For Sustainable Planting
Farmer Matt Bainbridge tries to make each planting season better than the last. This means growing healthier crops, higher yields…
Fueling Your Food: How Farmers Sustainably Use Crop Nutrients To Grow Healthy Plants
If you’ve ever helped your kids with their science homework or cared for a plant, you might think that crops…
Dane’s Crop Report: Harvest 2017
It’s harvest time in South Dakota, and our favorite pint-sized crop reporter is back to give us the scoop on…
Farm and Garden Harvest With Vonda and Ken Schulte + Create Your Own Canning Tote
Harvest is when farmers and gardeners alike enjoy the results of their labor. We checked in with our dynamic gardening/farming…
Sustainability Grows Strong on South Dakota Farms and Ranches
Did you know South Dakota’s farmers and ranchers are some of the most proactive in the nation when it comes…
Dane’s Crop Report: Digging Into Planting
Our favorite crop reporter and farmer is back with a brand new planting update! Dane “farms” with his dad by…
Let’s Get Growing – Planting Q & A With a Farmer and a Gardener
Temperatures are warming up and soil lovers in South Dakota are excited to dig in and plant. This includes farmers…
Dane’s Crop Report: Planting Season
It’s almost time for South Dakota farmers to get out in the fields and begin the 2017 growing season. There’s…
Hustling for Healthy Crops
There’s no doubt farmers are busy when it’s time to plant and harvest crops, but the work doesn’t stop once…
Where do GMOs come from?
We’ve heard many different ideas about GMOs over the years. Some people think they’re some new creation made in a…
How Precision Agriculture is Like Pokemon Go
Precision agriculture is a way of farming relying on maps, data and technology to precisely manage farms with increased efficiency.…
Soybean Growth
Soybeans are one of the biggest crops in South Dakota, accounting for about 30 percent of the crops grown in…