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LINCOLN, NE – The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) develops and supports the next generation of ag leaders through the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Council (NAYC). NAYC is a group of college students working together to share their passion and knowledge about agriculture with young people across the state. NDA is proud to sponsor NAYC and […]
Ryan Urban is a fourth-generation Brule County cattle producer who also happens to raise grain and forage crops. “When people ask if we are farmers or ranchers, I always say, ‘we are cattle people who farm on the side.’ If you take care of the cows, they will take care of you,” said the 36-year-old. […]
WATERTOWN, S.D. – Eminent domain and estate tax issues will highlight the agenda of the 75th annual South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association (SDCA) convention on November 28 and 29. This gathering is not just a meeting but a celebration of the beef industry’s heritage and a look into its future. SDCA President Eric Jennings highlights eminent […]
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension proudly announces the appointment of Sarah Sellars as its new Specialist in Sustainable Farm and Food Systems. Sellars, also an assistant professor, will be stationed at the SDSU campus in Brookings. Sellars, a graduate of the University of Illinois, Purdue University, and the University of Illinois, has […]
BRANDON, S.D. – The latest in forage production will highlight the agenda of the Northern Plains Forage Association (NPFA) annual meeting and educational seminar on December 1, 2023. This event is an excellent opportunity for networking and gaining insights into forage-related topics. The event is open to everyone, and membership in the NPFA is not […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – “South Dakota Backroads – An Adventure in Leadership” is the theme for the 106th Annual South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) Convention, Nov. 17-18, 2023 at the Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel, Sioux Falls, S.D. Registration for the event is now open and available at sdfbf.org. The two-day event will celebrate South […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Continued efforts to insure correct labeling of alternative protein products in grocery stores is at the top of the list for some lawmakers. U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, recently reintroduced the Real Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully (MEAT) Act to end deceptive labeling practices for alternative […]
BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. – Several listening sessions are set to receive direct feedback from lamb producers in the coming months for the potential of a subsidized production insurance for lambs in the U.S. According to a Wyoming Wool Growers Association post on social media, the economic consulting firm Watts and Associates, which specializes in agriculture […]
STURGIS, S.D. – South Dakota farmers and ranchers have received nearly $10 billion in payouts from the Federal Crop Insurance Corp. over roughly the past two decades, with payments specifically due to weather disasters rising significantly during that time. Between 2001 and 2022, South Dakota was among the top states in the nation for receiving […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Working towards continued stability in American agriculture means addressing the aging population of ranchers and farmers while making entry into production agriculture more accessible to those who want a career in ag. Recently, an investment of $27.9 million across 45 organizations that teach and train beginning farmers and ranchers, including programs for […]