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Stock Markets · RochesterThe USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report released on May 10 projected strong production levels in 2024 and a likely increase in corn and soybean ending stocks by the end of the 2024-25 marketing year. U.S. wheat stocks are also expected to increase in the coming year. From a grain marketing standpoint, the initial reaction to the WASDE report was positive for corn and soybeans in the short term; however, USDA is projecti…See the Story
WASDE shows increasing grain stocks in 2025
Kristi Noem · RochesterI am writing in response to comments on South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem item in her book about disposing of a family pet in her younger years and the outcry of it. At least she was honest about it. I wonder what would everyone say if she said it was killed by a passerby shooting it instead or getting hit by a passerby car or pickup or truck when it was out on a road. I have been on a farm all my life and have had pets come and go never having to…See the Story
At least Kristi Noem was honest about her dog's demise
Tyson Foods · RochesterSTACYVILLE, Iowa — Farm Service Agency leaders toured a plant designed to be the model for independent poulty processing plants nationwide, as they looked for solutions in the wake of Tyson Foods cancelling contracts of southern chicken farmers. Along with the Tree-Range Farms brand, Regenerative Agriculture Alliance invested in its own poultry processing plant in Stacyville, Iowa, as a separate LLC. The facility, acquired by the organization …See the Story
Stacyville Poultry Processing plant a model for giving power to the producer
Social Media · RochesterThere is a song going viral right now on social media about a woman named Barbara who is famous for her rhubarb pie. The entire song is a German tongue twister and catchy. Rhubarb is also trending due to a trend of people “forcing” rhubarb, a growing technique that is used for an earlier and tastier rhubarb harvest. I guess rhubarb is a pretty popular plant worldwide. Growing rhubarb is a widespread practice in most North Dakota gardens. Thi…See the Story
Forcing rhubarb to an early and bountiful harvest
Farming · RochesterHarvest was wrapping up when my brother asked if I would take a gravity box loaded with corn to the elevator. The gravity box didn’t make it to the elevator because I forgot to attach a cotter key to the drawbar pin. When the pin popped out on a bumpy gravel road, the gravity box ended up on its side in the ditch. My brother — already stressed out by a weather-slowed harvest — almost reached the end of his emotional rope. He didn’t say much …See the Story
Dad thought politicians should stop meddling in farming
Farming · RochesterBROOKINGS, S.D. — With so many responsibilities on a farming or ranching operation, caregiving plans can often get overlooked until it’s too late. It is important for family farm and ranch owners to make long-term care decisions in advance. Leacey Brown, a gerontology field specialist for SDSU Extension, says planning ahead and having those caregiving plans set in place is the No. 1 strategy in keeping the farm or ranch in the family.
“If yo…See the Story
Caregiving plans can provide peace of mind for farming and ranching families
Brookings, South Dakota · BrookingsBROOKINGS, S.D. — The South Dakota Swine Summit will be held June 13 in Brookings, South Dakota, and will offer expert information to youth participants with interest in the swine industry. “We're trying to get youth excited about the swine industry,” said Christina Bakker, assistant professor at South Dakota State University and SDSU Extension meat science specialist. “We know that there can be youth that show pigs but they don't really know …See the Story
South Dakota’s Swine Summit set to offer youth swine industry experience
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Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterWe have entered into the month of May—so next month is June, which brings us even closer to daughter Lovina and Daniel’s wedding. I’m trying to not get nervous, but it always seems to be a long way off. Yesterday daughter Susan said there are seven more weeks until the wedding, and that made me realize I better get started on sewing. Today my goal is to cut out all the clothes, which is the job I don’t care for as much as the sewing part of i…See the Story