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Harvest Season with Jeff Thompson
As summer creeps to an end, our farmers get ready for one of the busiest times of the year —…
Soybeans On The Road
U.S. Soybean farmers are always looking for new avenues to utilize soybeans in a beneficial and sustainable way. Biosynthetic Technologies…
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…
The Scoop on Plant Protection
There’s a good chance you’ve thought about food safety while shopping at the grocery store. Did you know the farmers…
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…
Improving Pesticide Application with Precision Technology
Now that you know farmers use pesticides to protect crops from diseases, insects and weeds, and the steps for pesticide…
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…
What Are Pesticides and Why Do Farmers Use Them?
You’re driving from Sioux Falls to Mitchell to visit friends, and you see a large piece of equipment with wide…
Sustainable Farm Practices Support Outdoor Adventures on Casper Family Farm
Paul Casper has always had a strong connection to the land. His love for the outdoors began when he was…
Farm-To-Fork Dinner Conversation with Cynthia Mickelson
Even with all the fun memories we’ve made this summer, we’re still talking about the Farm-to-Fork dinner on June 15.…
Keeping South Dakota Waters Clean is Good for Summer Fun and Farming
For many South Dakotans, summer time includes having fun on the water. Whether it’s a road trip to the lake…
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…