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Farming and Football With Michael Drotzmann
In South Dakota, there are two things that connect people from every generation, county, and walk of life: farming and…
Next Generation on the Farm with Beau Schooley
The agriculture industry was built on the foundation of strong family farms and small businesses. Running a farming operation with…
How Commodities Affect Climate Change
The world today is much more conscious of keeping our earth green and working hard to do its part to…
Planting Season with Agronomist, Joe Schefers
Planting season is right around the corner and farmers are preparing to get in the field once again. However, you…
South Dakota Soybean Stories: The Greenways
This year, we met with Brent and Mollie Greenway to talk about their operation near Mitchell, South Dakota, where their…
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…
What I’m Up to This Winter (Part Two)
Harvest is complete. The weather is getting colder, and there’s snow on the ground. Although farmers aren’t out in the…
What I’m Up to This Winter (Part One)
Harvest is complete. The weather is getting colder, and there’s snow on the ground. Although farmers aren’t out in the…
Sustainability is a Growing Trend on South Dakota Family Farms
Sustainability is a trending topic among South Dakota farmers and families. Farmers want to take care of the soil and…
Diversity Drives Sustainability on Hansen Family Farm
For South Dakota soybean farmers, sustainability means doing the right thing for the environment and continuously improving the land for…
Five Surprising Things Grown and Raised in South Dakota
When you imagine a South Dakota farm, you probably think of soybeans, corn and wheat. While row crops comprise most…
Farm-to-Fork Dinner Connects South Dakotans Through Conversations and Local Foods
On June 15, urbanites and farmers from across South Dakota gathered on the farm for an evening of conversation and…
South Dakota Farmers’ Love Stories
Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s that wonderful time of year when everyone’s celebrating love. Farmers are no different, and some of…
Career Profile: Meet Amanda, Livestock Specialist
Amanda Eben is a livestock specialist who works with farmers every day to ensure the health of their animals. Amanda…
The Story of Soybean Harvest
This time of year, the leaves are changing and the weather is cooling. It’s time to visit a pumpkin patch,…
An Evening on the Farm – Q&A with DTSF Director Joe Batcheller
Downtown Sioux Falls Executive Director Joe Batcheller joined us last week for “An Evening on the Farm.” Dave Poppens, a…
Farmer Q&A – Sustainability in Planting Season
This is planting season for farmers. Right now, they are spending countless hours in their fields planting crops for the…
How do farmers properly care for their animals?
“On our farm, animal care is the top priority,” says Peggy Greenway, farmer from Mitchell, South Dakota. She and her…