HURON, S.D. — South Dakota’s largest agriculture organization recognizes legislators David Anderson and Marty Overweg for their dedicated support of South Dakota’s No. 1 industry of agriculture. South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) presented the awards February 7 in the Capitol Rotunda during Farmers Union Legislative Day. “Agriculture is the backbone of our state’s economy and […]

BROOKINGS, S.D. — The first class of the SDSU Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine students were honored at the Inaugural Blue Coat Ceremony on Friday, November 5, where the students were presented with a personalized blue Carhartt work coat. “We carefully selected our first class of students, all of them are exceptionally bright and committed […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The National FFA Organization announced the 2021 National FFA Agriscience Fair winners during multiple sessions of the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo, Oct. 27-30 in Indianapolis. The National FFA Agriscience Fair recognizes students who gain real-world, hands-on experiences in agricultural enterprises. Students use scientific principles and emerging technologies to solve complex problems […]

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Winning exhibitors at the 89th Kansas Junior Livestock Show (KJLS) earned premiums, while others were presented scholarships for excelling academically, in community service and in 4-H/FFA. The largest youth livestock show in Kansas showcased 1,648 head of livestock, including 158 market steers, 280 breeding heifers, 217 market hogs, 221 breeding gilts, 285 […]

HURON, S.D. — Many South Dakota producers have questions for Hunter Roberts, the Secretary of the newly merged Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources. Read on as he answers their questions. Jerry Petik, a third-generation Corson County rancher Question: To assist and encourage more transparency and fair prices of cattle, how do you plan to […]