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Farm Family of the Year -- The VanDerVliet Family
January 18, 2008Informational DVD helps producers, county officials
November 08, 2007Microsoft funds animal rights behemoth
June 12, 2007Ag United urges Watertown to support livestock production
June 11, 2007Argus Leader Agriculture Series - Hogs stir passion of good neighbor
May 22, 2007Argus Leader Agriculture Series - Recent rain forces a planting delay
May 10, 2007Argus Leader Agriculture series - It's May, and it's planting season
May 04, 2007Livestock sales lift farm income
April 30, 2007Family farming 'a way of life'
April 28, 2007Hartford family carries on tradition
January 05, 2007Ag United responds to attack on livestock production
January 03, 2007High Court blocks vote on proposed zoning changes
November 30, 2006Dairy cow numbers to increase next year
November 02, 2006SDCA Convention speakers provide education for cattle producers
November 01, 2006Judge upholds Jopson's dairy permit
July 26, 2006Guest Column: Foster understanding between neighbors
July 21, 2006SD dairy earning national reputation
July 06, 2006Drought relief for South Dakota Cattlemen Sought
June 08, 2006The future of oink in Yankton County
May 13, 2006Colton family honored with Good Neighbor Award
May 11, 2006Wisconsin finalizes livestock siting rule
May 04, 2006Livestock odors have little effect on home air quality
April 27, 2006Livestock Industry Being Fed from Ethanol
April 24, 2006Editorial: Is county zoning a never-ending debate?
April 18, 2006Editoral: Praise for current permitting process
March 15, 2006SD Corn Council releases Ethanol Impact Study
February 27, 2006Judge Gienapp denies motion to dismiss appeal by residents
February 15, 2006Roling family wins first Good Neighbor Award
January 19, 2006Deuel County Petition Summary
January 12, 2006Editorial: Keep dairy debate civil
December 27, 2005Letter to the Editor: Moody County Letter to the Editor: Moody County Threats
December 17, 2005Letter to the editor, Dairy Farming
December 13, 2005Commissioners find nails in driveways
December 02, 2005Feedlot zoning changed by county
November 17, 2005Look to livestock operations to bring young people back to state
November 08, 2005Ag United, Tri-State Neighbor launch Good Neighbor Award
September 30, 2005American Gothic
September 29, 2005Letter to the Editor
September 14, 2005Use of hydrogen sulfide analyzer takes knowledge
September 11, 2005Beef to Benefit Hurricane Katrina victims
September 08, 2005Feedlots & Democracy
September 04, 2005Answers: Large animal setup questions posed in recent column
September 02, 2005Starburst Farms
August 28, 2004Letter to the editor: SDCA president-elect responds to senator's letter on Canada, BSE
July 21, 2005Feedlot opponents travel to test odors
July 13, 2005Farm Families should not be forced to relocate
July 08, 2005Aker off base on ag
June 09, 2005Patience may be a virtue, too bad I don't have much
May 25, 2005Canton Feedlot Letter to the Editor
May 08, 2005Article on Hog Farming Insults State's Farm Families
May 01, 2005Ag United Letter to Laurent Developers
April 20, 2005Dell Rapids Clan to Promote Family Farms on TV
February 26, 2005Ad Features Local Farmers
February 25, 2005Newly Formed Ag Group to Help Farmers and Ranchers Capture Competitive Advantages
December 08, 2004Livestock Recycling
February 04, 2009Big Benefits for Agribusiness
February 04, 2009Lake County Hog Barn Open House a hit!
February 04, 2009New Outreach Director for Ag United
February 04, 2009Lake County Hog Barn Open House this Saturday!
January 15, 2009South Dakota Pork Producers elect new officers
January 15, 2009Pork Environmental Steward Award given to Douglas County Producer
January 15, 2009South Dakota Corn Growers Annual Awards
January 15, 2009Livestock facilities opened to the public
January 14, 2009Ag United for South Dakota: Its focus, activities and goals
February 11, 2009State's Largest County, Livestock Friendly?
April 10, 2009Livestock, crop income shows greater balance in '08 than '07
April 29, 2009Cattle profits down in MTI farm program
April 29, 2009Spring activities on farm & ranch grow opportunities for SD's economy
May 11, 2009State's thriving alfalfa industry supports animal agriculture in South Dakota
June 02, 2009Soybean checkoff supports research into Biocontrol of soybean aphids
June 01, 2009Presentation to be given by renowned livestock handling expert: Dr. Temple Grandin
June 01, 2009Scientific community backs benefits of Biodiesel
June 15, 2009Beef checkoff brings nutrition Webinar to dieticians across SD
June 17, 2009Soybean checkoff develops environmentally friendly building materials
June 30, 2009Ag United working to increase understanding of modern agriculture this summer
July 01, 2009South Dakota Corn Partners With USMEF To Support Red Meat Exports
July 01, 2009Soybean checkoff study aims to improve international marketing methods
July 07, 2009Soybean checkoff supports biotechnology to help fight world hunger
July 13, 2009Agriculture Finance Counseling Resources Available
July 21, 2009Farm-gate milk prices well below breakeven levels due to high supplies
July 28, 2009Soybean checkoff supports analysis on biodiesel, soybeans and land use
August 03, 2009SD Farmer takes part in regional exchange to southern soybean state
August 24, 2009South Dakota Pork Update
August 25, 2009Southern soybean farmers visit SD on Regional Exchange & Awareness Program
August 31, 2009Soybean & Biofuels industry works to offset misinformation on Biodiesel
September 08, 2009Corn Yield Forecast At Record High
September 11, 2009Beef Bowl & SDBIC Prime Promoters to be celebrated Saturday in Brookings
September 16, 2009Larger Farms, Environmental Policy Affecting Manure Management
September 18, 2009Study reveals impact of biodiesel on soybean prices adds $2.5 billion in 4 years.
September 23, 2009Philippine wheat buyers look to boost domestic marketing of wheat products
September 23, 2009South Dakota Farmers Expected to Produce Record Corn and Soybean Crops
September 23, 2009SD Beef Industry Council sets smaller budget for fiscal 2010
September 24, 2009Soybean protein & oil traits important in maintaining demand for US soybeans
September 28, 2009Agriculture's message must include sustainable efficiency theme
September 28, 2009New study finds that biotechnology can benefit food chain - producers to consumers
September 29, 2009SD Beef Checkoff studies link between cattle genetics, management & carcass quality
September 30, 2009Cover Crop Field Day near Brookings to feature plots and speakers
October 01, 2009World Dairy Expo features shows & meetings along with cautious optimism for industry
October 02, 2009Farmer Becomes Ag Hero
October 02, 2009Sustainability
October 02, 2009Soybean cyst nematode testing best done right after soybean harvest
October 05, 2009Whole Grains Challenge encouraging SD consumers to eat more grain foods
October 06, 2009Beef Ambassador program brings beef facts to young consumers
October 07, 2009Tributes for Norman Borlaug - World Leaders Remember Famine Fighter
October 08, 2009Soybean checkoff supports study on rail transportation system
October 13, 2009Managing residue at harvest important key step for no-till systems
October 13, 2009Wheat farmers & consumers to benefit for biotech advances in wheat
October 13, 2009Beef Industry recognizes SD ranch as Environmental Steward
October 14, 2009Heavy grazing, chemical kill helps rejuvinate native pastures to warm grasses
October 15, 2009Biodiesel gets real-world test in Two-Million Mile Haul.
October 19, 2009New Program Formed to Help Feed the Hungry - From Our Families to Your Family
October 21, 2009Cheat grass control in winter wheat can be effective with October spray
October 21, 2009Cow/calf producer retires from SDBIC with words of insight and encouragement
October 22, 2009Dairy Energy Efficiency Workshop Set for Ocotber 28th
October 23, 2009Survey reveals American consumers fail to eat enough whole grain foods
October 27, 2009MyBeefCheckoff.com channels checkoff information to beef producers
October 28, 2009Autumn soil testing is first step in nutrient plan for next season's crops
October 29, 2009Miner County Pork Producer's Council Named "Friend of Extension" Recipient
November 02, 2009Beginning Farmer Bond Program helps bring financing to new ag producers
November 03, 2009Soybean Acre Challenge encourages donations to help feed hungry people.
November 03, 2009New interactive website lets consumers plant, harvest & process wheat
November 04, 2009Beef Checkoff taps into Social Media Channels to reach producers with info
November 05, 2009Field Pea-fed beef ranks high in tenderness and flavor
November 05, 2009Extension provides support in face of wet harvest challenges
November 09, 2009Beef checkoff & Schwans partner on new innovative beef products
November 11, 2009Farm-City Week Promotes Animal Agriculture
November 18, 2009Beef Checkoff starts "Food Fight" to tell beef production story
November 19, 2009Crop insurance covereage ends December 10th unless extension granted
November 20, 2009SD Food Roundtable investigates threats to America's agricultural food system
November 23, 2009Farm Bureau calls PETA Protest Misguided
November 25, 2009Consumers urged to give "Thanks" for conservation efforts of nation's farmers & ranchers
November 30, 2009Ag Outlook 2010 offers insight into next year's markets, opportunities & challenges
December 07, 2009Alltech's North American Lecture Tour Coming to Brookings
December 09, 2009SDCA Members Elect Officers and Set Policy for 2010
December 11, 2009SDCGA: GAO report doesn't tread water
December 11, 2009Beef 2020 program assists producers learn more about "meat side" of their business
December 11, 2009National Biodiesel Board taps into Social Media channels to educate & inform
December 15, 2009Is Facebook lactose-intolerant?
December 15, 2009Export demand for US beef takes a hit with worldwide recession; 2010 looks brighter
December 16, 2009Ag United educates farm community on value of livestock production in SD
December 17, 2009SD Wheat Checkoff supports rennovation of swing mill for flour testing & promotion
December 21, 2009SD Beef Checkoff supports bridge building with diet & health professionals
December 28, 2009H1N1 Shots Available at the 41st Annual Pork Congress
December 30, 2009SD Beef producers support study teaching cooking methods to college students
January 07, 2010SD Soybean Net - Food Roundtable Event
January 07, 2010Conservation speech contest to focus on urban/rural conservation
January 08, 2010Soybean checkoff supports Estate Planning Workshops in Yankton/Huron
January 11, 2010Wheat checkoff supports new Seed Tech Building & Crop Quality Lab at SDSU
January 12, 2010SD Beef Checkoff supports international marketing efforts in S. Korea
January 14, 2010Ag Economist urges producers to watch operational costs to safeguard profits
January 14, 2010Soybean checkoff supports animal agriculture promotion & education in 2009
January 20, 2010Agriculture - Common thread in South Dakota's economy
January 22, 2010Soybean checkoff helps develop 26 new soy-based products for 2009 release
January 26, 2010SD Beef checkoff studies carbon footprint of modern beef production
January 27, 2010Soybean checkoff supports SD Ag & Rural Leadership Program
February 02, 2010SD Beef Checkoff partners with FCS Extension for beef nutrition classes
February 03, 2010SD State Fair contributes $3 million in annual revenue to region & state
February 09, 2010Beef Checkoff to support additional promotion, issues mgmt & foreign marketing
February 10, 2010SD Department of Agriculture recruits dairies & businesses to relocate to the state
February 12, 2010Living snow fences give a 17:1 return in snow management
February 19, 2010Ag United partners with elementary schools to educate kids about agriculture
February 23, 2010Wheat checkoff helps triple SD wheat yields since 1960s
February 23, 2010International study finds soy consumption can be beneficial for cancer survivors
February 24, 2010SD Producer takes leadership position with US Wheat Associates
February 24, 2010Study finds US soybean crop helps decrease greenhouse gas emmissions
February 24, 2010SD beef producer reports approval of Beef Checkoff program continues strong
February 24, 2010Agricultural industry grows to $21 billion in South Dakota
March 01, 2010Economic study tracks beef demand, providing strategy for future programming
March 03, 2010Goodwin Diary Farmer Talks About National Ag Week
March 11, 2010SD Soybean Farmer develops leadership skills through training program
March 15, 2010Farmers give back during Ag Week
March 23, 2010SD Beef Checkoff creates educational info to assist medical community
March 25, 2010SD farmers & ranchers provide food & service to Banquet during Ag Week
March 25, 2010Spring & summer events beginning to pick up at SD State Fair Park
March 26, 2010Soybean farmers invited to "See For Yourself" to learn about checkoff activities
March 29, 2010Vegetative Treatment Systems offer innovative approach to nutrient management
April 06, 2010U.S. soybeans farmers to benefit from Panama canal's new, larger lane
April 12, 2010SD Ranch Family example of Beef Industry "Everyday Environmentalists"
April 15, 2010Historic "Black Blizzard" ocurred 75 years ago today
April 16, 2009Historic "Black Blizzard" ocurred 75 years ago today
April 16, 2010SD Ag Secretary Bill Even urges producers to Advocate for Agriculture
April 16, 2010SD beef producers celebrate 40th Anniversary of Earth Day
April 21, 2010Farmers & Ranchers were GREEN before GREEN was cool
April 22, 2010SD farmers host college soyfoods contest
April 26, 2010"Ag Mag" educates kids on "where food comes from"
April 27, 2010Early planting issues may benefit from seed treatments
May 03, 2010Pump Iron promotion partners beef producers and United Blood Services
May 06, 2010SD Wheat farmer travels to Africa & Europe promoting U.S. wheat
May 06, 2010Ag United to interact with consumers at Sioux Falls RibFest
May 20, 2010SD Wheat breeding program to benefit from biotechnology tools
June 15, 2010SD Beef Checkoff aids in professional export marketing of US Beef
June 16, 2010"Mom's Day on the Farm" showcases stewardship practices of SD agriculture
June 17, 2010SD Beef Ambassador contest entry deadline nears
June 25, 2010Governor's Ag Development Summit to address opportunities for Ag
June 29, 2010New on-line program helps consumers navigate today's meatcase
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