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Note: This September report marks the 50th anniversary of WASDE reports. The WASDE report was created after the Great Grain Robbery of 1972 with the first WASDE report coming out in September of 1973, when the Soviet Union was able to buy an immense amount of U.S. wheat at subsidized prices. The wheat was sold […]
CUSTER, S.D. – Get ready to savor the sweet taste of South Dakota honey at the ‘Honey at Wild Spruce’ event, taking place on Friday, September 29, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m. MT, at Wild Spruce Market, in Custer, South Dakota. Taste Sensation: Sample mouthwatering honey and grab recipes for honey-infused snacks. Meet the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The USDA released its updated WASDE report on August 11, 2023. The August WASDE is the first WASDE report that incorporates farmer surveys and satellite imagery into its yield projections. Previous reports use weather adjusted trendlines. Crop yields were the biggest numbers to watch heading into the report. The market was expecting […]
PIERRE, S.D. – As political apprehension over the U.S.-China relationship rises, South Dakota ranchers and farmers find themselves forced to think more globally and find a way to support American national security interests while protecting their own need to make a living. On the one hand, South Dakota ranchers and farmers want to maintain their […]
PIERRE, S.D. – The Governor’s Agriculture Summit in Watertown, South Dakota, highlighted challenges and opportunities in the state’s agricultural industry. Key concerns include drought and federal farm bill discussions. South Dakota Trade, a public-private partnership, aims to create new opportunities for farmers and producers in global markets. Secretary Hunter Roberts of the Department of Agriculture […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Farmers in South Dakota and across the U.S. will likely take home less income this year because of increasing input costs and decreasing commodity prices. However, halfway through the growing season, some are optimistic the state could have a good year if the weather cooperates. “We’re relying on rain throughout the […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) service center before the applicable deadline. July 15 is a major deadline for most crops, but acreage reporting deadlines vary by county and by crop. Producers should make an appointment as […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A key bill to incentivize the use of cover crops across the country has been reintroduced. The Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience (COVER) Program Act, which would provide a $5 per acre discount on crop insurance for farmers who plant cover crops. The COVER Act would codify a Good Steward Cover […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – USDA’s projections in the May 12, 2023 WASDE report estimate for very large corn and soybean crops this season, and a modestly higher all-wheat harvest. That’s good news for the cattle and beef industries For 2024, cattle prices are forecast above 2023 on tighter supplies. The 2023 cattle price forecast is raised […]
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is working to determine the economic and employment role of crops besides the standard ones like corn and soybeans. Through its economic impact survey, the organization is looking for a clearer picture of South Dakota’s specialty crop market. Specialty crops can range from fruits and […]
