2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (523+ words) BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University has published new recommendations on soil tarping that can help producers manage weeds. SDSU graduate Hannah Voye, as part of a multi-state research team, recently published new research demonstrating that soil tarping – laying tarps on…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (707+ words) As drought intensifies, many farmers are deciding to harvest drought-stressed crops for livestock forage. In some areas of the state, farmers have already harvested small grains as hay. While these crops can be a valuable resource for livestock producers short…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (220+ words) farmforum.net Upcoming Combine University workshops to help farmers optimize harvest performance and data accuracy AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Digital Ag Innovation Lab at Iowa State will offer Combine University, a premier educational experience…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (640+ words) Minnesota farmers have already been responding to drought and warmer temperatures. So far, these conditions are manageable. However, the risk of more extreme growing conditions is increasing. Although weather variability is inherent to farming, research about trends in our future…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (461+ words) My potatoes probably won't grow heart-shaped tubers for me this year. In fact, if they could talk, I am sure they would be yelling at me. The reason: a Colorado potato beetle invasion. Starting on June 22, I picked off adult…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1720+ words) Farm bill progress stalled Thursday as the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee failed to move its version of the legislation forward due to a conflict over when states will shoulder a share of federal nutrition assistance costs. While the bill included bipartisan…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (512+ words) Portions of North Dakota are experiencing abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions this summer. As producers work to cut and bale hay, hayfield fires are being reported. Timely hay equipment maintenance is key to preventing dangerous fires. “A common cause…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (335+ words) BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension experts were recognized nationally for their excellence in outreach and Extension programming. Robin Buterbaugh, SDSU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist, received the Achievement Award and was a national finalist in two communication categories: publication and…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (567+ words) The spaces where we live, work and play must be able to cope with weather and climate conditions now and into the future. Fortunately, making our buildings, homes and outdoor sites more resilient to climate change is something that both…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (161+ words) It is said that if you don’t like Iowa’s weather, wait 10 minutes and it will change. Finding a safe place to wait out that dangerous weather is becoming increasingly difficult in places susceptible to high-wind events and at times when…...