Kickin' Country 100.5 » Farming

Picture and a Paragraph [Jeff LaBrun]

JD Collins — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:00:30 +0000

Here's another snapshot of what's going on in Kickin' Country. Another Picture and a paragraph!

Study: Drought, Other Factors Weigh on Livestock

Associated Press — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:39:35 +0000

A study from the South Dakota Center for Farm/Ranch Business Management says drought and other factors made the livestock business financially difficult last year.

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Troubled South Dakota Grain Elevator Loses License

Associated Press — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:13:25 +0000

The Public Utilities Commission in late March suspended the grain-buyer and grain-warehouse licenses of the Gregory Farmers Elevator.

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Cold Weather Affects Farmers in Eastern South Dakota

Associated Press — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:29:35 +0000

Continued below normal temperatures limited the ability for fieldwork in eastern portions of South Dakota.

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South Dakota Lawmakers Consider Livestock Inspection Fees

Associated Press — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:19:33 +0000

PIERRE - A legislative panel is reviewing the state Brand Board's decision to increase the fee for livestock inspections designed to prevent the theft of cattle, horses and mules in western South Dakota.

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Below Normal Temps Provide Few Days for Fieldwork

Associated Press — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:08:04 +0000

SIOUX FALLS - Below normal temperatures have limited the ability for snow to melt and kept soil temperatures at or below freezing across South Dakota.

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South Dakota Livestock Doing Well Despite Drought

Associated Press — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:26:19 +0000

SIOUX FALLS - Livestock are doing well in most areas of South Dakota despite drought-reduced feed and stock water supplies.

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Sexy Tractor of the Day

Dan Collins — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:00:46 +0000

She simply goes by the name “9520t”. I love a girl shrouded in mystery. Nothin’ runs like a Deere, they say, and it looks like she could run a loooong way! Now, THAT is open beautiful country.

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South Dakota Agriculture Department Holding Final Week of Forums

Associated Press — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:38:05 +0000

PRESHO - The South Dakota Department of Agriculture is hosting its final week of forums focusing on the next generation of farmers and ranchers.

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South Dakota Agriculture Department Helps Beginning Farmers

Associated Press — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:15:04 +0000

PIERRE - The South Dakota Agriculture Department says it can help beginning farmers buy land at lower interest rates through a bond program.

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