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9/11/2012 - Posted By: Ron Frederick, Executive Director, SD Beef Industry Council By now, some of you may of heard of or seen the new documentary film entitled;” Last Call at The Oasis”. This film is produced by the same company as the movies “Food Inc” and “An Inconvenient... Read More
9/10/2012 - Rodney and Dorothy Elliott moved to South Dakota six years ago in search of new opportunities for their farm and family. They brought along a unique international perspective on agriculture, a passion for caring for their animals, and enthusiasm for supporting their community and industry. Ro... Read More
8/1/2012 - Posted By: Kelly Nelson When lobbying against modern agriculture, activist groups like HSUS often refer to “consumer movements” against certain practices or issues. That term sounds impressive, but how exactly do you define a “consumer movement?” Ongoing debate... Read More
7/27/2012 - Living and Learning on the Farm According to the old saying … you learn something new every day. South Dakota farmer Morgan Kontz has taken this saying to heart. Not only is she constantly learning about farming, she shares her experiences with the world. Morgan grew up in... Read More
7/10/2012 - Posted By: Leah Rommereim This past year I help take monthly videos of two local dairy farmers near Brookings as a part of Ag United’s “Adopt A Farmer” program. As a part of the “Adopt A Farmer” program, fourth and fifth grade classrooms in Clear Lake, Sioux F... Read More
7/3/2012 - Whether he’s traveling the country to help farmers build value-added opportunities for their crops, testifying before the U.S. Senate on behalf of South Dakota farmers, or hunting and fishing near his South Dakota farm, Paul Casper brings a unique perspective on the role that farmers and agric... Read More
6/14/2012 - A recent poll showed that nearly 90 percent of donors to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) were not aware that the animal rights and lobbying organization gives just 1 percent of its total budget to local pet shelters. In fact, 74 percent of the donors in the poll said they give t... Read More
6/5/2012 - Kurt Stiefvater has watched the changing seasons from his family’s farm near Salem his entire life, and it still impresses him every day. From newborn calves in the spring to harvest in the fall, Mother Nature has something new in store for South Dakota farmers every day of the y... Read More
5/10/2012 - By Walt Bones, South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture It is a long way from Parker, SD to China. I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel there twice in the last 8 months. Even though the land area of the US and China is fairly close, China has nearly four times the people (1.4 b... Read More
5/9/2012 - "Featured Farmer" is a new monthly addition to the Ag United website. Each month, we’ll feature a profile of a South Dakota farmer or rancher. Read the first profile of Steve Rommereim, pork producer and farmer from Alcester, SD. Beyond the Farm: Making a Difference in Sou... Read More
