Current Agriculture News

Friday, July 17, 2009

SDSU publication: Just what is a “farm”?
A new South Dakota State University publication shows the changes in the number, and in the historic definitions, of farming operations in South Dakota. more...

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Dairy specialist: Reduce electricity use to boost profits
With operating costs for South Dakota dairies at approximately $14 per one hundred pounds of milk, electricity alone represents 30 cents per 100 pounds of milk.  more...

Monday, June 29, 2009

Dairy specialist: Producers facing low prices have options
Dairy producers may want to identify the areas of the farm in which the greatest expenses are incurred and act accordingly to minimize them.  more...

Friday, June 26, 2009

SDSU adds two new professors to Ag & Biosystems Engineering
South Dakota State University's Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering department announced the addition of two new professors. more...

Southeast South Dakota Experiment Farm tour set for July 8
The Southeast South Dakota Experiment Farm tour begins at 3 p.m. July 8. more...

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Beef producers should act quickly as weather gets hot
Temperatures across South Dakota have climbed into the 90s in the last week, and producers should be alert for signs of heat stress. more...