Farmers oppose sale of Iowa fertilizer plant
The University of Illinois Farm Policy News says Iowa farmers told officials that they should block the sale of the Iowa Fertilizer Company to Koch Industries. The sale is worth $3.6 billion. Farmers ...
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Platte-Geddes FFA farm safety quiz bowl team one of four state finalists
Farm Safety FFA teams from Canton, Milbank, Platte-Geddes and Wessington Springs qualified during the FFA State Convention for the 2024 South Dakota Farmers Union Farm Safety Quiz Bowl Championship. H...
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Harrisburg FFA Chapter Advisor named "Ag Educator of the Year"
As the need grows for more ag educators across the nation, the ag teachers who go above and beyond in educating America's youth and future leaders are more important than ever. In South Dakota, eight ...
20h ago
Tight U.S. Beef Supplies Result in Expanded Opportunities for Underutilized Cuts
While lower U.S. beef production and tight beef supplies represent a challenge for U.S. exporters, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom says the upside of this situation ...
Apr 27, 2024
Sister continues sharing safety message to honor brother killed in farm accident in 2017
APRIL 2024: College is a life-changing experience for many people, but Jaiden Boomsma's life changed well before she arrived on the campus of South Dakota State University. Seven years ago this month,...
Apr 27, 2024
SD FFA members earn national scholarships
In 2024, the National FFA awarded $83,500 in scholarships, to 36 SD FFA members, through the National FFA Scholarship program. Scholarships are sponsored by businesses and individuals through the Nati...
Apr 26, 2024
Weekly Corn Export Inspections Improve
USDA data shows inspections of corn for overseas delivery rose week to week while bean and wheat assessments declined during the week ending on April 18, 2024. The agency report says export inspection...
Apr 26, 2024
USDA tells producers to reduce salmonella in certain frozen chicken products
APRIL 26, 2024: UNDATED (AP)- Poultry producers will be required to bring salmonella bacteria in certain chicken products to very low levels to help prevent food poisoning under a final rule issued Fr...
Apr 26, 2024
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People from Pierre, Pukwana, Chamberlain among graduates of SD Soybean Genesis Leaders Program
The South Dakota Soybean Checkoff, in collaboration with South Dakota Ag and Rural Leadership, is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the SD Soybean Genesis Leadership Program that's de...
Apr 26, 2024
FFA members earn scholarships
South Dakota FFA is dedicated to premier leadership, personal growth, and career success and is therefore proud to support South Dakota FFA members in their post-secondary education. The following sch...
Apr 26, 2024