Farmers Trapped in Perfect StormFarmers Trapped in Perfect StormTrade disputes , weather conditions, low farm incomes, and EPA waivers to oil refiners have all combined to create a perfect storm for agriculture.Mark TasslerMark Tassler
Farmers Frustrated over Trade WarFarmers Frustrated over Trade WarSoybean farmers here in the United States remain frustrated by the lack of progress between the U.S. and China in resolving the trade war.Mark TasslerMark Tassler
Grain Exports Provide Benefits Way Beyond FarmsGrain Exports Provide Benefits Way Beyond Farms International export markets for U.S. grains supported nearly $38 billion in business sales in the U.S. economy during 2016Mark TasslerMark Tassler
New Wind Energy Coming to South DakotaNew Wind Energy Coming to South DakotaXcel Energy has completed the purchase of two wind energy projects that add to its growing Upper Midwest wind energy portfolio. Mark TasslerMark Tassler
New Market Opportunities for FarmersNew Market Opportunities for FarmersPassing USMCA will open the door to other markets and new opportunities for American farmers. Mark TasslerMark Tassler
Minnesota Farmer’s Emotional Video On Farm FailureMinnesota Farmer’s Emotional Video On Farm FailureMaintaining the family farm should never cost you or a loved one their life. But things are getting bad. One Minnesota Dairy farmer makes a very emotional plea. Ben DavisBen Davis
Midwest Flooding Contributes To Rising Gas PricesMidwest Flooding Contributes To Rising Gas PricesFlooding in the Midwest is contributing to rising gasoline prices.Randy McDanielRandy McDaniel
Do You Know South Dakota’s Top Five Agricultural Crops?Do You Know South Dakota’s Top Five Agricultural Crops?Corn is, of course, the biggest crop in South Dakota. But can you name the Top 5 crops in order?Randy McDanielRandy McDaniel
Cow Toilets Coming to a Pasture near You?Cow Toilets Coming to a Pasture near You?Could cow toilets be a thing and can they be trained to put the seat down or is this going to be an issue in the barn?TravTrav
U.S. Farmers Can’t Afford to Lose Mexico TradeU.S. Farmers Can’t Afford to Lose Mexico TradeThe very last thing the farmer needs right now, is to lose North American trade. Closing the U.S.-Mexico border would be catastrophic for farmers.Mark TasslerMark Tassler