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Soybean Growth
Soybeans are one of the biggest crops in South Dakota, accounting for about 30 percent of the crops grown in…
A Day in the Life of Calving on a South Dakota Ranch
Spring isn’t just time for planting in South Dakota. On many farms and ranches, the warmer weather and extra hours…
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…
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…
Eunice the Iris Lady Blends Tradition With Technology on Her South Dakota Farm
Not many farmers can say they’ve cultivated their South Dakota land for nearly 90 years. But then again, Eunice McGee…
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…
Give Your Easter Activities a Boost With Eggs
Spring has officially arrived in South Dakota, and Colman farmer Morgan Kontz is excited to celebrate Easter with her family…
Across the Table: Spring Cupcakes
SPOILER ALERT: Cuteness overload! It’s time for our latest episode of Across the Table. Host Melissa Johnson from Oh My…
Farmer Q&A – Sustainability in Planting Season
This is planting season for farmers. Right now, they are spending countless hours in their fields planting crops for the…
A Year in the Life of a Farmer
Most people know that fall is harvest time, and spring is time for planting, but do you know what farmers…
Finding the Similarities Between Gardening and Field Crops
Many of us are taking advantage of the last few warm days of the year, and getting our hands dirty…
All About Planting
No doubt you have seen tractors out in the fields during spring planting, but do you know what they’re doing…
Spring: A Time of New Beginnings
With spring in the air, farmers are in the middle of calving season. We checked in with John, a farmer…
Peggy’s Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops
Spring is a time when the days get warmer, and we all try to spend a bit more time outside.…
Dawn’s Vegetable Beef Stew
Spring is a time when the days get warmer, and we all try to spend a bit more time outside.…
Amanda’s French Poppy Seed Dressing
Spring is a time when the days get warmer, and we all try to spend a bit more time outside.…
Steak and Potato Kabob Meal
Long winter days call for meals made with the hearty goodness of meat and potatoes. This time, instead of relying…