South Dakota State Fair

The South Dakota State Fair officially begins next Thursday, September 1st and continues through Labor Day, Monday, September 5th.  However,…

Organizers of Farm Progress Show Getting Ready

Next week, the largest outdoor farm show will take place near Boone, Iowa.  Farm Progress Show will run from August…

Grassley Says Biden Administration Is Neglecting Agriculture Trade

Congress is on their summer recess and U-S Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa says he has had farmers talk to…

Rural America Continues To Lose Farmland

A recent report from American Farmland Trust shows an alarming trend of farmland disappearing from rural America.  Angie Doucette, the…

US Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack Promotes Inflation Reduction Act

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack is traveling across the country promoting the recently signed “Inflation Reduction Act.”  Vilsack outlined the IRA’s…

Despite Some Recent Rains, Drought Conditions Still Persist

Despite recent rainfall in certain parts of farm country, a good chunk of rural America is still dealing with drought. …

Soybean Research and Promotions Council Showcases New Industrial Products At Dakotafest

During Dakotafest, South Dakota Soybean Association along with the South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotions Council had on display various…

Thomas Selected As Dakotafest Ag Woman Of The Year

Dakotafest named a woman rancher as the recipient of this year’s “Woman in Agriculture” award.  VeaBea Thomas of Harrold, South…

SD Senator John Thune Talks About Inflation Reduction Act During Dakotafest

South Dakota Senator John Thune attended Dakotafest and spoke with WNAX radio about the recently passed, and controversial, “Inflation Reduction…

Scenes From The Iowa State Fair

The Music Man Butter Sculpture by Sarah Pratt   The famous butter cow sculpture located in the Agriculture Building. Iowa…