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By Lura Roti A pheasant hunting trip with his dad introduced Clay Schoen to South Dakota and its agricultural landscape. “The incredible scale of the agricultural industry in South Dakota brings about a culture that is unlike anywhere else in the world. Immediately I knew that this is where I wanted to move to start […]
Read MoreWeather Expert Eric Snodgrass Predicts Dry Growing Season for South Dakota
By Lura Roti In Farm and Ranch Country, weather gets a lot of attention. And Eric Snodgrass stands out among the climate experts farmers and ranchers follow, explained Miller rancher Andrew Canham. “Eric explains the weather in a way that I can understand,” Canham said. Tabor farmer, Eileen Sestak agreed. “Eric taught us about the […]
Read MoreLegislator and Farmers Do Not Agree on Tax Reform Idea
By Lura Roti Tax reform was the focus of a panel discussion held during the 109th South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention. And although panelists, farmers and ranchers did not all agree on the type of change, most all could agree, “property taxes stink.” This is a direct quote from Matt Krogman, South Dakota Realtors […]
Read MoreSouth Dakota Family Farmers & Ranchers Meet to Set Policy During Farmers Union 109th State Convention
By Lura Roti Supporting South Dakota’s family farmers and ranchers is the reason many South Dakota producers gathered together in Huron to set policy and learn from agriculture experts during South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) 109th State Convention held Dec. 11 and 12, 2024. “Farmers Union is a place where I know I have a […]
Read MoreBrown County Farmers Receive Farmers Union Ag Ambassador Award
By Lura Roti South Dakota Farmers Union recognizes Paul Dennert and Don Schaunaman (posthumously) for their leadership and service to South Dakota agriculture. The state’s largest agriculture organization honors the Brown County farmers with the Ag Ambassador award during its 109th State Convention held in Huron, S.D. December 11 and 12. “South Dakota’s number one […]
Read MoreClark County College Student Receives Scholarship for Ag Advocacy
By Lura Roti Madelyn Caulfield of Bradley was recognized by South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) for her agriculture advocacy efforts with the Social Media Rock Star award. Caulfield received this award while competing in the SDFU Farming for the Future agriculture advocacy scholarship contest. “This was different from any other scholarship I have applied for,” […]
Read MoreStudents Receive $15,000 During Farming for the Future Social Media Scholarship Contest
By Lura Roti Winners of the South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) Farming for the Future Scholarship contest were announced during the organization’s 109th State Convention held in Huron, December 11 and 12. Winners are: Hailey Kizer, from Howard placed first receiving $3,000; Karlie Stiefvater, from Salem placed second receiving $2,000; Madi Raymond, from Ethan placed […]
Read MoreCharles Mix County Volunteer Receives Esteemed Award for Youth Education
by Lura Roti Carol Oberbroekling was recognized for more than 25 years of volunteer efforts to provide farm safety, cooperative and leadership education to rural youth with the Minnie Lovinger Award. The award was presented to Oberbroekling during the South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention, held in Huron December 11 and 12. “It is through […]
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