Tag » soybean farming
Soybeans On The Road
U.S. farmers are always looking for new avenues to utilize soybeans in a beneficial and sustainable way. Biosynthetic Technologies announced…
How Commodities Affect Climate Change
The world today is much more conscious of keeping our earth green and working hard to do its part to…
South Dakota Soybean Stories: The Greenways
This year, we met with Brent and Mollie Greenway to talk about their operation near Mitchell, South Dakota, where their…
Soy for Food Fuel in Third-World Countries
Global food security is an ever-growing problem that the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH), is helping solve…
From Soy to Bacon! Pigs Powered by Soybeans
Americans love bacon and it’s easy to tell why. From a crispy breakfast side dish to a salty addition to…
What’s Produced Across the State?
It’s no secret that agriculture is a big deal in the state of South Dakota. In fact, agriculture is the…
New Uses for Soy: It’s Probably More Than You Think!
You may not know it, but you’re probably using soy in more ways than you think. You don’t have to…
What is High Oleic Soybean Oil?
Did you know that chances are you consume High Oleic Soybean Oil almost every day? It is in salad dressings,…
Soybean Growth
Soybeans are one of the biggest crops in South Dakota, accounting for about 30 percent of the crops grown in…
How Farmers Apply Pesticides in Four Steps
We recently asked the question: What would you do if you drove by a field and saw a farmer spraying…
Harvest Season with Jeff Thompson
As summer creeps to an end, our farmers get ready for one of the busiest times of the year —…
What Family Means On Scott Family Farms
You can’t talk about farming without talking about farm families. After all, 97% of farms in the U.S. are family…
Our Top Five Stories From 2018
Cheers to another great year of farm visits, conversations and digging into the truth behind how food is grown and…
Dane’s Crop Report: GMO Seeds and Cover Crops For the Win
South Dakota farmers may have planted a record soybean crop this year, but the growing season and harvest have been…
Improving Sustainability With Every Harvest
If farming is like football, harvest is a soybean farmer’s championship game. They’ve clocked countless hours planning, preparing and nurturing…
The Sustainability Story of a Five-Generation Farm
Since 1896, David Struck’s family has been farming and caring for their land in Wolsey, South Dakota. Today, three generations…
Diversity Drives Sustainability on Hansen Family Farm
For South Dakota soybean farmers, sustainability means doing the right thing for the environment and continuously improving the land for…
Technology Helps Farmers Be Good Neighbors
When it comes to food and choices in the grocery store, it’s tough enough to decide what to make for…