Put the bounty of summer to use in the kitchen with these recipes from our latest Fork on the Prairie Road column. Enjoy!
- Katelyn Winberg
Grey Zabel didn't come to the Governor's Ag Summit with a PowerPoint. He came with a $100 bill from American Bank and Trust, a challenge for the crowd, and story after story tying a field outside Selby, South Dakota, to a football field in Seattle.
- By Kylie Mockler, Centerville, S.D.
"With crops in their most vital stage of growth, even the slightest lack of moisture can stunt growth and decrease overall yields."
- Jaclyn Wilson
"I found things that brought me joy. I looked at a bigger picture more than ever before. I took the time for others. I disconnected more. Most importantly, I lived."
- Katelyn Winberg
In honor of our nation's milestone birthday, we look back at how agriculture has changed over the centuries, checking in on the 1820s, 1920s and 2020s as a theme emerges.
- By Megan Horsager, Montevideo, Minn.
"The hot weather has helped crops grow, but it has increased our risk for cercospora leaf spot in the beets."
- Lainie Kringen-Scholtz
Is your dog terrified by fireworks? Our vet has some tips for how to help them through summer celebrations, thunderstorms and other events that might scare them.
- By Megan Horsager, Montevideo, Minn.
"The hot weather has helped crops grow, but it has increased our risk for cercospora leaf spot in the beets."
- Lainie Kringen-Scholtz
Is your dog terrified by fireworks? Our vet has some tips for how to help them through summer celebrations, thunderstorms and other events that might scare them.
- Colleen Stegenga
The farm bill passed by the House includes a study of mental health services available to farmers, ranchers and agricultural professionals. Our mental health columnist explains what that means in practical terms.
- Jim Woster
I have never given much thought to the age of this country, and to be honest, I still don’t. Keeping track of my age keeps me busy enough. However, with all that has gone on, including the 250th birthday parties across the country, including in South Dakota, the “how old” conversation has be…
- Iowa Beef Center
When used as part of a proper strategy, growth implants for beef cattle can increase daily gains by up to 20%, improve efficiency by up to 15%, and reduce production costs by at least 10%.
- Katelyn Winberg
Andrew Streff still remembers the corn maze his now-wife dragged him through while they were dating. As a farmer himself, he came away with one declaration: he’d never pay to walk through another man’s corn field again.
For a while, Elizabeth Watkins lived her life one hour at a time, watching her child go through treatment for pediatric cancer.
- from Avera Health
Recovering at home is not only cozier and more comfortable after an illness or injury, it also leads to improved outcomes and a quicker return to work and activities of daily life. The right type of care at the right time can even prevent chronic disease and hospitalizations before they happen.
- Lainie Kringen-Scholtz
Livestock and horses are both prone to overheating. Here are some things to think about.
- Michael Baron
Dear Michael: We have read your columns over the past few weeks regarding the use of a life estate as an estate planning tool. We have a lot of questions regarding the life estate. Could you answer some of these questions? – A Variety of Readers
- Katelyn Winberg
It's the last day of Dairy Month. Take a peak at plans for major expansions at South Dakota's three largest dairy processing plants.
- By Kelsey Stremel, Kansas State University
A student from Nebraska is studying whether one routine management decision — where producers place cattle supplement — could improve calf performance while helping manage invasive Old World bluestem.
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- Jaclyn Wilson
"I can probably guarantee I was the only attendee at the event that was also trying to bid on some online embryos at the same time."
- Janelle Atyeo
The leafy plants have closed rows earlier than in recent years. That typically means good things for future yields and provides some help shading out weeds growing between the rows. However, it creates conditions for harmful fungus to flourish and spread from plant to plant.
- Jim Woster
"Feeder pig day was long, dusty and hard work, which fit in perfectly for the guys who made up the hog division. Long, dusty and hard were major components of their entire week."
While rodeo fans are enjoying popcorn and nachos at the Hamel Rodeo, youth are learning lifetime skills.
- Ruth Nicolaus
While rodeo fans are enjoying popcorn and nachos at the Hamel Rodeo, youth are learning lifetime skills.
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