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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 Crop Protection and Food Safety Connection
Curious about how pesticides used on the farm translate to the grocery aisles? We recently talked with weed scientist Dr.…
Fueling Your Food: How Farmers Sustainably Use Crop Nutrients To Grow Healthy Plants
If you’ve ever helped your kids with their science homework or cared for a plant, you might think that crops…
The Truth Behind Five Farm Sustainability Myths
Being environmentally friendly is an important part of today’s family farms. Thanks to advancements in technology, adoption of conservation tillage…
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…
How to Host an Outdoor Movie Night + Greek Chicken Kabobs
Whether it’s date night at the theater or a cozy family night on the couch, movies have a way of…
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…
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 Are Pesticides and Why Do Farmers Use Them?
You’re driving from Sioux Falls to Mitchell to visit friends, and you see a large piece of equipment with wide…
Sustainable Farm Practices Support Outdoor Adventures on Casper Family Farm
Paul Casper has always had a strong connection to the land. His love for the outdoors began when he was…
Keeping South Dakota Waters Clean is Good for Summer Fun and Farming
For many South Dakotans, summer time includes having fun on the water. Whether it’s a road trip to the lake…
The Rise of the Small-Scale Millennial Farmer
In greater Yankton, South Dakota, a new era of farmer is making headway in the agricultural industry. Young millennial farmers,…
Dane’s Crop Report: Planting Season
It’s almost time for South Dakota farmers to get out in the fields and begin the 2017 growing season. There’s…
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…
Hustling for Healthy Crops
There’s no doubt farmers are busy when it’s time to plant and harvest crops, but the work doesn’t stop once…
A Look at High Tech Animal Care
Cattle have been part of Reiner Farms since the family homesteaded land near Tripp, South Dakota, in the 1880s. According…