Farming is not just a hobby...it's a way of life. This statement is extremely fitting for Lorin Fliehs as farming has been a part of his life since he was born. Growing up on a farm south of Claremont, SD, Lorin has been in the agricultural business since day one.
The South Dakota Ag Business Association started a program this year called 'Tomorrow's Ag Leaders.' It is a program designed to prepare upcoming leaders in the ag industry through leadership training, legislative experience, and overall exposure to the benefits and issues in our ag economy.
Working with the children at the Farmers Union Safety Camp was a great experience. It is important that we teach the younger generations about safety in the farming and ranching environment.
August 31st will mark the end of the 2018 fiscal year. It is hard to believe how fast the years go by. Location managers and bookkeepers will be busy taking inventory and reconciling their numbers over the next few weeks.
What do you have planned for today? "I'm not sure. I'll find out when I get there." One of the most satisfying aspects of farming is that you partake in a different task every day.
Have a Fungicide Plan in Place for White Mold in 2018! White mold is a major soybean disease that impacted many fields in 2017.
Where did spring go? Oh, that's right, it was that week around May 1st, and then it's been summer ever since. What a whirl wind it has been!
We are very pleased with all the positive feedback we are receiving on the new website and our increased presence on social media platforms, Facebook and Twitter. We are striving to be your "go-to" source for everything from markets and weather to what's new in agriculture.
We all know that all fields are NOT created equal. That's why we tissue sample. Tissue sampling is the final piece of information telling us whether additional nutrients are needed.
We have been dedicated to using tissue samples over the years to learn more on ways to help our customers grow better crops. Here are some local trends we've identified along with insights from WinField United.