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10/10/2016 - by: Rebecca Christman Last spring, farmers across the state planted thousands of seeds hoping that by fall they would have a bountiful harvest. At my home near Platte, combines are rolling and soybean harvest is starting. Soybeans may be common, but I see them as one of the more unique and ... Read More
10/3/2016 - By: Rebecca Christman A few of the wonderful women that put on the retreat! This week I have the amazing opportunity to go to a retreat that is specifically for women involved in agriculture! Women from all over the state will be traveling to Keystone for South Dakota Women in Ag... Read More
10/3/2016 - Emily Andersen is combining the experience and love for animals she developed on her family’s farm with real world internship experiences and top notch education to prepare for a career in agriculture. Emily works with her parents, Craig and Gail Andersen, and older brothers Tyler and J... Read More
9/30/2016 - It’s hard to forget that we are entering an election season! This month Ag United hosted a candidate forum for candidates running in District 9, 10, and 25. Candidates answered questions about ag and rural issues in South Dakota. This month we also hosted an open house at a new pig barn an... Read More
9/26/2016 - Although we have still been enjoying warm weather, fall is officially here! Check out my top five list of things to know about Fall on the Farm: 1) This time of year is busy!! Chopping silage, harvesting corn, weaning calves, and making sure everything is re... Read More
9/21/2016 - Dustin Oedekoven, DVM I’m not a Trekkie. Really, I’m not. But I did watch a fair number of episodes of Star Trek in my younger years as my dad enjoyed the TV show. Creators of the Star Trek television series and movies must have had a lot of fun... Read More
9/19/2016 - We all know the election will be coming up in just a couple months. I’m sure you’ve heard plenty about the candidates on the national level, but how much do you about the candidates that will be running in our state elections? If you live in Minnehaha County and call L... Read More
9/13/2016 - By: Rebecca Christman Over and over I hear people say that nearly all foods are genetically modified. I’ve heard this from people that are involved in the agriculture industry, people that aren’t, and some people that even plant GMO crops on their farm. I’ve heard this statement s... Read More
9/9/2016 - MINNEHAHA COUNTY CANDIDATE FORUM TO FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE AND RURAL ISSUES South Dakota state legislature candidates from Districts 9, 10, and 25 to respond to agriculture questions BALTIC, SD – Ag United for South Dakota will host a Candidate Forum on September 21st at 7pm i... Read More
9/9/2016 - September has arrived, along with cooler temperatures, schools underway and leaves will soon start to turn fall colors. It also means the attention of many South Dakotans will be focused on high school football fields across the state every Friday night. While high school athletic car... Read More
