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1/17/2012 - The following appeard in the January 2012 issue of Etc. For Her Magazine. Dr. Corale Dorn graduated from Iowa Sate University in 2001. Originally from Kadoka, SD she completed her Animal Science degree at South Dakota State University before getting her Doctor of Veterinary... Read More
10/21/2011 - Posted By: Kelly Nelson Recently I had the opportunity to listen to investigative journalist and author, Eric Schlosser speak at South Dakota State University. If you are not familiar with Schlosser's work here is a brief background. Schlosser has written about migrant farm workers ... Read More
9/27/2011 - In South Dakota, we're all too familiar with extreme weather conditions. From blizzards to heat waves and floods to drought, we all take special precautions to protect our families, pets and property against the worst that Mother Nature sends our way. South Dakota's livestock produce... Read More
8/12/2011 - There are many misconceptions about how food today is produced. The average consumer is bombarded with stories from animal activists, undercover videos, journalists who think they know about today's agriculture, misguided advertising and celebrities who decide they are dieticians and agr... Read More
8/10/2011 - At last month's Moms Day on the Farm events, 60 Sioux Falls area moms toured beef, hog and dairy farms to learn more about where their food comes from. While all the farmers, industry representatives and speakers did a fantastic job of talking to the moms, one thing said at lunch at last ... Read More
6/21/2011 - By Walt Bones, South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture Governor’s Ag Development Summit All too often, I become consumed with some of the day to day happenings on the farm. I’m sure you have all been there - the water tank froze up, the tractor won’t start, or the cows went thro... Read More
6/20/2011 - Posted By: Sarah SampleLast week I took 17 day care goers on a field trip. Their big green van followed me to two farms. Our first stop was near Hartford at Dennis Steinke’s farm. I knew it was likely that these kids had never visited a farm. Having grown up on... Read More
5/31/2011 - Posted By: Steve Dick For more than 70 years, dairy farm families have been celebrating June Dairy Month. Join us in raising a glass of milk (or scoop of ice cream) to the dedicated farm families who produce a wholesome supply of dairy products for South Dakota and beyond.&nb... Read More
5/20/2011 - Hi! My name is Sarah Sample, and I am the summer intern at Ag United. Currently I am attending SDSU and majoring in Animal Science, with a minors in Equine Science and Communications. I grew up on a diversified livestock operation near Kimball, South Dakota, where my family runs around 1100 she... Read More
5/5/2011 - Posted by: Steve Rommereim, Ag United President For more than 40 years, Americans have celebrated National Beef Month each May. What better way to recognize the work of our country's ranchers and beef producers than by enjoying a hamburger or steak on the grill? We all... Read More
