Year: 2021

An agronomist with Advanced Agrilytics says a relatively dry stretch will likely lead to variability in crops. Jason Greve is based in western Ohio and says he’s starting to see some issues on water-limited [Read More…]

OFBF highlights priority wins during Farm Science Review

Each year, Ohio Farm Bureau crafts top priority issues impacting growers around the state. Brandon Kern, senior director of state and national policy, says OFBF board of trustees came up with the Ohio Agriculture [Read More…]

Wisconsin chicken, egg production falls again

Wisconsin’s chicken and egg production fell last month. USDA officials say August egg production totaled 171 million eggs. That’s a 6% drop from July and 11% below August of 2020. There were 5% fewer laying [Read More…]

Trade remains a priority for state departments of ag

It’s no surprise trade is a priority for former USDA undersecretary and incoming National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO. Ted McKinney tells Brownfield NASDA members want to help improve the global trade picture for US [Read More…]

Wisconsin ginseng producer says it’s another tough year

September 22, 2021 J.P. Skelly

A Wisconsin ginseng producer says it’s difficult to make a profit with the specialty crop. Randy Ross with the Ginseng and Herb Cooperative tells Brownfield low market prices are a problem. “We’re running usually about [Read More…]

Mitchell Youth to Collect Donations for Mitchell Habitat for Humanity

On Wednesday, September 29, 2021, more than 200 youth representing eight different Mitchell churches will go door to door to collect donations for Mitchell Habitat’s annual Living Quarters drive. Participants will include youth leaders, middle [Read More…]

Rookie NFL quarterbacks struggling through 1st 2 weeks

The rookie class of quarterbacks that entered the season full of fanfare is finding the adjustment to the NFL is not very easy. Top two picks Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson lead the league with [Read More…]

Rapid City establishes rules for medical marijuana sellers

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The Rapid City Council has approved an ordinance which establishes rules for medical marijuana dispensaries in the community. The rules go into effect Oct. 2 after legal publication following the [Read More…]

Dakota Access asks high court to reverse pipeline decision

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The company that operates the Dakota Access oil pipeline is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse an appellate ruling ordering additional environmental review, saying it puts the line at risk [Read More…]

Child hunger expected to rise in South Dakota this year

September 21, 2021 J.P. Skelly

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization projects more children will go hungry in South Dakota this year and won’t know where their next meal is coming from. Feeding America says [Read More…]

DWU Named Best Place to Work

Dakota Wesleyan University has been named to the Prairie Business magazine’s list of 50 Best Places to Work for 2021. The list was announced in September. Employees throughout the region nominated their companies, highlighting some [Read More…]

Hexed? Vexed? Vikings try to stay on track after missed kick

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings haven’t given up on Greg Joseph. He said he’s still confident in himself, too. After a second straight excruciating loss, thanks to the latest miss on a late-game kick [Read More…]

Packers dominate 2nd half, bounce back to beat Lions 35-17

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — While celebrating one of his four touchdowns, Aaron Jones lost a necklace he wears with a little black football containing some of the ashes of his late father. That was [Read More…]

Sept. 20, 2021 South Dakota Prep Media football polls

The South Dakota Prep Media football polls for the week of Sept. 20 are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class. First-place votes received are indicated in parentheses. Class 11AAA Harrisburg (21) 4-0 [Read More…]

Sept. 20, 2021 South Dakota Prep Media volleyball polls

Here is the South Dakota Media volleyball poll for the week of Sept. 20, 2021. Teams are listed with first place votes in parenthesis, record, points and previous ranking. CLASS AA O’Gorman (14) 6-0 [Read More…]

Joseph’s missed FG dooms Vikings in 34-33 loss to Cardinals

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings put together a near-perfect final drive, picking their way down the field while managing the clock so they would get the final play of a wild game in [Read More…]

Camp, Mansaray lead South Dakota past Cal Poly 48-14

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Carson Camp threw two touchdown passes and Michael Mansaray ran for 141 yards and two scores as South Dakota overpowered Cal Poly 48-14 in nonconference play on Saturday. Mansaray’s [Read More…]

Sioux Falls man convicted in meth case sentenced to 20 years

SIOUX FALLS, SD. (AP) — Authorities say a Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after he was convicted for dealing large quantities of methamphetamine. Christopher Walker, 50, was indicted by [Read More…]

COVID-19 affects musicals in Rapid City, Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Musicals scheduled in South Dakota’s two largest cities have either been postponed or scrapped due to the coronavirus. A musical that was set to run this weekend at the Orpheum [Read More…]

Darren Clarke wins PGA Tour Champions playoff in Sioux Falls