When it comes to irrigation, one of the greatest dangers is salt – the tiny molecule that can wreak havoc on the plants’ ability to function. Yet some plants, in all their complexity, have developed tools that can help them resist even that challenge. Now, U.S. Department of Agriculture Agri…
An overwhelming majority of U.S. farmers who responded to a nationwide survey say they cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to meet their needs this year. The percentage of those who pre-purchased fertilizer varies significantly by region.
As oncology research and medicine advance, Avera ensures patients receive the most advanced and individualized treatment possible through specialization of cancer care.
With five antique tractors, three pickups, a car, camper, lawnmower and a four-wheeler to keep out of the elements, the Zwinger family built a cold storage shed on their rural property in southeastern South Dakota with one major upgrade: multiple doors.
As a convoy of semi-trucks loaded with donated hay rolled out of Kingsbury County, South Dakota, April 1, it carried more than feed. It carried a message of support for Nebraska ranchers facing devastating wildfire losses.
The South Dakota Pork Producers Council has named Tina Erickson as its new Executive Director, effective July 1, 2026. Erickson will step into the Assistant Executive Director position in June prior to assuming her Executive Director role in July.
SDSU Extension shares research at Cattlemen’s Education Day
K-State veterinarian Aj Tarpoff explains cattle identification methods and why they are critical to herd management success
“Being able to work for a real company, work for a family friend, and solve real-world problems that save them time, is a huge thing for me.â€
Operation Hay Lift delivers critical hay support as families work to recover and keep operations movingÂ
System gives early warning of streamflow drought conditionsÂ
When you are shopping at the grocery store, you see many different options for the same thing, and one thing that you may notice are the “organic†labels.
“To be successful, kids need five stable adults in their life. I can be one of these five.â€
Technology on display at Commodity Classic ranged from robots that do fieldwork to satellite-powered planting tools, as equipment manufacturers and ag tech companies showed producers new ways to stretch inputs, save time and make better decisions.
As the fifth generation on a family ranch, Kaeloni Latham doesn’t take things for granted. She and her husband Jason, along with his extended family, have put significant effort into ensuring the future of both their operation and their remote community in northwestern South Dakota.
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"Sixty to 65% of the yield we lose in a season comes from stress," South Dakota native Jason Schley told the crowd at Commodity Classic. "Our industry is so focused on offense, but the biggest bang for your dollar is defense."
“Cereal rye management is very difficult for producers because it grows so fast. The quality gets away from them,†said Mary Drewnoski, beef systems extension specialist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The university has a new tool for that.
Dairy producers are losing workers, facing stricter federal inspections and navigating a tangle of canceled visa programs. An immigration attorney who works with agricultural employers across the region says it’s only going to get harder.
Eye-tracking research sheds light on decision-making at bull sales
Theileria orientalis, caused by the Asian longhorn tick, is emerging in Missouri and other states were bugs thrive year-round.
Students from Mitchell Technical College brought their agricultural research to a national stage, presenting findings from on-farm trials during Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas in February.
When Pleasant Valley Church faces a challenge, members are steadfast in their faith that God will see them through.
On cold spring mornings in the Nebraska Sandhills, calving season can test even the most experienced ranchers.
The business can be profitable, but the infrastructure for land-based aquaculture is expensive, and startup costs are high.
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