Rural Ramblings

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The Activities of the South Dakota Soybean Association

4/22/2009 - Posted By: Kevin Scott, South Dakota Soybean Association President South Dakota Soybean Association has been very busy these last three or four months. In early December we hosted a well attended and producer friendly Ag Outlook. Ag Outlook draws soy related industry and farmers together in one... Read More

Share Program

4/20/2009 - Posted by Karla Pazour   As part of a beef producing family farm from central South Dakota, I have a number of deeply held beliefs about the importance of agriculture for my community and South Dakota.  I grew up on a farm, went to college and met my future husband.  Even though... Read More

Sharing the Story of Ag

3/31/2009 - Posted by Kelly Wubben, Outreach Director for Ag United As you may know, National Ag Week was recognized across the country March 16-21.  To celebrate, I had the opportunity to organize and participate in events throughout the week.  Ag United, along with Paulsen Marketing, sponsored pizz... Read More

Common Sense Prevails

3/13/2009 - Nowadays, it doesn't seem that common sense prevails very often. However, in a packed court room in Madison recently that's just what happened!   In less time than it takes to do the morning chores, a Lake County jury ruled for common sense. Unfortunately, though, the ruling came only ... Read More

Two sides of the river

9/30/2008 - August 25, 2006 - As everyone is aware, the central part of South Dakota has been hit particularly hard by this year’s drought. Although the drought might not seem evident to the motorist traveling through the area, with the green pastures and the alfalfa field... Read More

Livestock Matters

9/30/2008 - Last month I had the opportunity to attend a feedlot seminar entitled “Cattle Farming Matters,” held at cattle farms in Northwest Iowa. The feedlot tour and seminar was sponsored by the Iowa Beef Industry Council, The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, Coalition to Support Iowa&rs... Read More

We're agriculture friendly but...

9/29/2008 - September 26, 2006 - Last week I had the opportunity to attend an annual meeting of county officials in Aberdeen. Over 500 elected and appointed county officials from every county in the state were present. The meeting was a great chance for Ag United to share with... Read More