South Dakota youth and adults are invited to participate in the 35th annual South Dakota Rangeland Days and 15th annual Soils Days which will be held June 26-27 in Redfield. More...
SDSU Extension will host a field school June 19 at the Dakota Lakes Research Station outside of Pierre (21310 308th Ave., Pierre). This event is also hosted by the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station at SDSU. More...
The South Dakota Grassland Coalition and SDSU Extension are co-hosting the 10th Annual Grassfed Exchange National Conference in Rapid City June 20-22 at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Rapid City. More...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages America’s farmers and ranchers to nominate candidates to lead, serve and represent their community on their local county committee. More...
For the week ending June 3, there were 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated four percent very short, 23 short, 71 adequate, and two surplus. More...
In a recent ruling, the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington granted summary judgment to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in a lawsuit filed by R-CALF USA and the Cattle Producers of Washington (CPoW). More...
The adult wheat stem maggots have been observed in winter wheat fields across South Dakota. However, experts from SDSU Extension, North Dakota and Nebraska say chemical management is not recommended. More...
Rural people most affected by negative health care trends
By Wendell Potter, Rural Health News Service
Recent studies about health care in America show troubling trends, especially in states with large rural and relatively low-income populations. More...
This ancient wisdom often rings so very true: “You only teach by example.” We all have mentors in our lives, people who serve as examples, whose patterns of living teach us how to face challenges. More...