South Dakota-Made Drones Look to Aid FarmersSouth Dakota-Made Drones Look to Aid FarmersDrone technology can detect nitrogen levels in fertilizer for farmers.Associated PressAssociated PressDave RobertsDave Roberts
Soybean Production Sets Record in South Dakota in 2018Soybean Production Sets Record in South Dakota in 2018Soybean production in South Dakota set a record high last year, while the dry pea crop was a record low.Associated PressAssociated Press
Sioux Falls Farm Show Is UnderwaySioux Falls Farm Show Is UnderwayThe 22nd Annual Sioux falls farm show is officially underway.Mark TasslerMark Tassler
National Farmers Union Demanding Government to OpenNational Farmers Union Demanding Government to OpenThe National Farmers Union (NFU) Board of Directors have adopted a resolution calling for an immediate reopening of the federal government.Mark TasslerMark Tassler
Avera Offering Free Mental Health Line for Farmers and RanchersAvera Offering Free Mental Health Line for Farmers and RanchersThe awareness, transparency, resources, and conversations about mental health has been a something very positive in our culture the last few yearTravTrav
Sioux Falls Avera Has Launched New ‘Farmer’s Stress Hotline’Sioux Falls Avera Has Launched New ‘Farmer’s Stress Hotline’It has been a very tumultuous time for farmers in South Dakota and now there is some help for area farmers, ranchers, and families. Ben DavisBen Davis
National Corn Growers Association Looking for LeadersNational Corn Growers Association Looking for LeadersThe Nominating Committee is accepting applications for the 2020 Corn Board through Friday (1/11). Mark TasslerMark Tassler
Brookings Farmer Advances to National Farm Bureau CompetitionBrookings Farmer Advances to National Farm Bureau CompetitionBrookings farmer headed to national contest to represent South Dakota. Dave RobertsDave Roberts
South Dakota Priorities Included in Final Farm BillSouth Dakota Priorities Included in Final Farm BillThe Senate voted to pass legislation, which will provide certainty to South Dakota’s agricultural community. Mark TasslerMark Tassler
Truce with China Good News for FarmersTruce with China Good News for FarmersPresident Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to deescalate the current trade friction by not raising tariffs further while negotiations continueMark TasslerMark Tassler