Tag » crop health
Reducing, Reusing and Recycling on the Farm
Peggy and Brad Greenway take pride in finding new ways to grow safe and healthy food for families. Every day…
Field Updates From Our Farmers
It is the month of August and we have had a hot and humid summer, it has been hard for…
Soybean Growth
Soybeans are one of the biggest crops in South Dakota, accounting for about 30 percent of the crops grown in…
Why Do Farmers Use GMOs?
Have you ever wondered why many farmers use GMOs? Researching the question online might lead you to believe that they…
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 I’m Up to This Winter (Part Three)
Harvest is complete. The weather is getting colder, and there’s snow on the ground. Although farmers aren’t out in the…
How One Young Farmer Is Improving Sustainability Through Soil Health
Maddy Rabenhorst grew up on a farm near Wester, South Dakota, but after high school, she followed her career goals…
The Usual Suspects: Five Pests That “Bug” South Dakota Farmers and Gardeners
In a perfect world, we could plant our crops at the start of summer then sit back and watch them…
The Five Questions Farmers Ask Before Applying Pesticides
Farmers are driven to grow safe and healthy food while protecting the land. That’s why many use pesticides, along with…
Five Ways EPA Pesticide Reviews Help Keep Your Family’s Food Safe
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — the agency responsible for evaluating the safety of all new and existing pesticides…
Keeping It Sweet and Sustainable With a Local Beekeeper
There’s nothing sweeter than when farmers and beekeepers work together. Just ask Tim Olsen. Tim grew up on a farm…
Grow Local: Tips to Help First-Time Gardeners Find Their Groove
Heidi Teal, co-owner of Cliff Avenue Greenhouse and Garden Center in Sioux Falls, has spent her whole life in the…
How One Young Farmer Preserves the Land for the Next Generation
For Kevin Deinert, farming is all about family. The 30-year-old farmer grows 2,500 acres of soybeans, corn and alfalfa, and…
How Farmers Protect Crops and the Environment
For more than four generations, the Casper family has grown soybeans and corn near Lake Preston. Paul and his wife…
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…