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Working to preserve South Dakota’s pheasant hunting legacy
South Dakota’s landscape has significantly changed since the first block of native sod was turned over by a horse-drawn plow more than 150 years ago. These changes include native grasslands converted to fertile croplands that can now produce more than 250 bushels of corn per acre; massive […]
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Fighting the War on Poverty in Rural America
Fifty years ago, President Johnson declared the beginning of “an unconditional war on poverty in America,” challenging us to bring to bear all of our available tools and resources to address poverty and income inequality across America. Born poor in the small town of Stonewall, Texas, President […]
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Colorado sweetens deal for flour milling conglomerate
The deal to lure a massive new milling venture to settle in Colorado just got sweeter. State officials have given initial approval to money meant to lure Ardent Mills, which combines the flour milling operations of food giant ConAgra and Horizon Milling, a partnership of Cargill and […]
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Wheat Growers Welcome Introduction of Trade Promotion Authority Legislation
ARLINGTON, Virginia — The U.S. wheat industry welcomes the introduction of legislation to grant the President of the United States trade promotion authority (TPA). “We are pleased to see bipartisan support for trade promotion authority and hope Congress will act quickly to pass this important legislation,” said […]
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Why earthworms are so important to soil
Have you ever wondered why some farmers are adamant about their earthworm populations? Every year, they go out to their fields armed with a shovel and dig holes to count their numbers. What is so important about those little worms? First, a little history… Earthworms are not […]
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Miss SD State Fair CMN Miracle Mugs
SIOUX FALLS, SD – A group of kids and a pageant queen are selling works of art for a good cause. Miss State Fair Jade Possail came up with the idea to have kids at the Sanford Children’s Hospital write messages that will be transferred onto coffee […]
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Trade group warns against proposed grain shipping regulations
Proposed federal grain regulations could hamper the flow of grain across the Canada – U.S. border, argues a new report released earlier this month. The Jan. 9 report, put out by the Canada-U.S. Grain and Seed Trade Task Group, argues that the proposed directive, D-12-05, “could affect […]
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Kansas Wheat Scoop No. 1830: Wheat Foods Council Battles Fad Diets
MANHATTAN, Kan.-The Wheat Foods Council continued its battle on fad diets when it met late last week in Phoenix, Arizona. Cindy Falk, nutrition educator for Kansas Wheat and the Wheat Foods Council vice chair, represented Kansas farmers and their need to combat anti-wheat messages. A major […]
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Farm bill would reduce spending and change programs
WASHINGTON — House and Senate negotiators agreed Monday on a new five-year farm bill that would eliminate or consolidate dozens of agriculture subsidy programs, expand government-subsidized crop insurance and cut about $9 billion from the food stamp program over the next decade. The bipartisan agreement, two years […]
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Farm Bill Conference Report filed, signed by Noem
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO-AM) Rep. Kristi Noem today signed the Farm Bill Conference report, which was filed earlier today. As a member of the Conference Committee that negotiated the agreement, Rep. Noem served as the state’s voice throughout the negotiations, earning livestock disaster, crop insurance, forestry and […]
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Senate set to send farm bill to Obama
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is poised to send a massive, five-year farm bill that provides food for the needy and subsidies for the nation’s farmers to the White House for President Barack Obama’s signature. The Senate was expected to pass the almost $100 billion-a-year compromise bill Tuesday; […]
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Farm bill passes after three years of talks
Congress gave final approval Tuesday to a sweeping overhaul of a broad range of federal farm and nutrition policies affecting what farmers grow, how food is packaged and sold and how the government helps poor people pay for their groceries. The Senate voted 68 to 32 Tuesday […]
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SDSU student raises money for children with ‘Miracle Mugs’
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Feb. 6, 2014 – Finding new ways to raise money for children is an ongoing mission for Jade Possail. Jade Possail One Miracle Mug by Olivia says, “Thank you for helping me be cancer free.” Bob Carlson, left, and James Williams, right, printed and […]
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Leola man’s invention named top product at World Ag Expo
Posted: Friday, February 28, 2014 1:00 am Leola man’s invention named top product at World Ag Expo By Connie Sieh Groop Farm Forum Writer cgroop@aberdeennews.comFarmForum.net Saving lives is the driving force behind a Leola man’s invention. A man who knows the heartbreak of losing a friend in […]
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Top tips on identifying four key wheat diseases
Disease pressure is high in wheat crops, with yellow rust and septoria already being seen, plus warnings of a higher eyespot risk. To help you identify these diseases,Farmers Weekly has teamed up with the HGCA to produce this guide. Septoria tritici This is the most damaging foliar disease […]
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New international partnership aims to increase wheat yields by 50% by 2034
A new international partnership aims to increase wheat yields by 50 percent by 2034. This will address demand for wheat – one of the world’s most important crops – that is growing much faster than production. The new International Wheat Yield Partnership (IWYP) brings together research funders, […]
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U.S. spring wheat planting outlook favorable
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, U.S. — As agricultural commodity market participants awaited the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) March 31, Prospective Plantings report, experts weighed in on possible scenarios for the soon-to-be-planted U.S. hard red spring wheat crop. While observers acknowledged difficulties in making fully accurate prognostications, they […]
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Grain farmers stung by rail delays
A backup of available rail cars for hauling grain has placed downward pressure on grain prices, experts say. A severe rail transportation backlog has placed downward pressure on U.S. grain prices, delayed commodity shipments and raised freight costs, industry experts say. Montana rail consultant Terry Whiteside […]
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Consultant: Railroads already near capacity
Transportation consultant Terry Whiteside says the Pacific Northwest rail capacity is already nearly full, and will be overly full with coal and oil trains through the region. He expects agricultural commodities to be adversely impacted by the increased traffic. The Pacific Northwest rail system is already […]
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Nisshin acquiring four ConAgra/Horizon flour mills
BLOOMINGTON, MINN. — In an announcement expected to result in the creation of two major flour milling companies, Miller Milling Co., the U.S. subsidiary of Nisshin Flour Milling Inc., has reached an agreement to acquire four U.S. flour mills. Included in the asset purchase agreement are the […]
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Wheat Commission Backing South Dakota Rail Project
The South Dakota Wheat Commission is backing rail rehabilitation from Chamberlain West to Presho. Wheat Commission Executive Director Randy Englund says the project covers needed rail service right in the heart of a major wheat production area of the state and is needed for both the ag […]
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Stopping the ‘little guy’ in his tracks
We usually want to root for the little guy. But when the “little guy” is the wheat curl mite and he’s helping viruses like wheat streak mosaic get a toehold in your wheat field, that sense of fair play goes out the window. Take one look at […]
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Wheat Walks report
By Bob Fanning SDSU Extension Plant Pathology Field Specialist, SDSU Regional Extension Center, Winner FarmForum.net Wheat Walks were held near Corsica, Harrold, Draper and Hayes, S.D., on May 28 and 29. The weather was good, maybe too good, as farmers in each location were busy and attendance […]
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New strategy expands opportunities for WestBred wheat
Monsanto Company has announced changes to its WestBred wheat seed distribution model designed to enhance business and expand opportunities for its seed partners and their growers. “Wheat is a vital, global crop planted on over 500 million acres and supplying 25% of the world’s calories,” said Jeff […]
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Just Folks: Woman, 91, weaves art from wheat
Not many people can lay claim to an invitation from the president to decorate the Christmas tree at the White House. Palmyra’s Martha Hunsicker, 91, can, due to her work in the unique craft field of wheat weaving. In 1993, Hunsicker was invited by President Bill Clinton […]
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Cover crop considerations in 2014
Moisture conditions across the state may have people considering growing cover crops this year. Wheat harvest is just around the corner and many wheat producers in central South Dakota have found that cover crops planted after wheat can provide some benefits. This year with the positive moisture […]
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Scientists complete chromosome-based draft of the wheat genome
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Several Kansas State University researchers were essential in helping scientists assemble a draft of a genetic blueprint of bread wheat, also known as common wheat. The food plant is grown on more than 531 million acres around the world and produces nearly 700 million […]
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Grain storage space a problem in parts of South Dakota; large harvest, rail backlog blamed
ABERDEEN, South Dakota — Rail congestion and large bounties of crops have some worried about grain storage space as South Dakota’s harvest gets underway. Rail cars are in short supply in the northern Plains, and many officials and farmers blame that on increased crude oil and freight […]
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Barges May Sail Down Mississippi by Weekend
Federal officials hope a massive effort to remove silt and sand deposits from the bed of the Mississippi River in Minnesota will have cleared a path for hundreds of tied-up barges carrying millions of dollars in cargo to resume their trips downstream over the weekend. Commercial barge […]
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Record Rail Freight Costs Behind Increasing Basis Levels
Regular readers of the U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) Price Report have clearly seen “basis” levels increase sharply for wheat originating in the northern plains over the past year. For reference, basis is the difference between the relevant futures price and the price quoted at a specific time […]
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Back to Breakfast – Breakfast on the Run
If your household is like most in America, mornings are a busy time. You’re on the way to work, kids on the way to school, pets have to be fed, plans made for the day. It’s busy enough on standard mornings, but throw in a little hiccup […]
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Thune Submits Comments on South Dakota Rail Service Concerns for Fargo STB Hearing
U.S. Senator John Thune (R-South Dakota), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, submitted the following comments to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) for its public hearing in Fargo, North Dakota this morning focused on the region’s rail service issues that continue to negatively […]
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Wheat Organizations Support Congressional Call for Comprehensive Market Access in TPP
ARLINGTON, Virginia — U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) are very pleased that 140 members of Congress urged President Barack Obama this week to pursue a high standard, 21st Century Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. In a letter to the President, a […]
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