Residue helps farmers save on water, fertilizer costs

Residue helps farmers save on water, fertilizer costs

By Janelle Atyeo For South Dakota Soil Health Coalition PIERRE, SD – What’s left behind after a cash crop can be pretty valuable if it remains in the field. South Dakota farmers see a range of benefits from crop residue – corn stalks, soybean stems and wheat straw...
Support improved soil health by becoming a lifetime member

Support improved soil health by becoming a lifetime member

You can help support South Dakota Soil Health Coalition’s mission of promoting improved soil health by becoming a lifetime member! With the support of our members, we conduct an annual Soil Health School, an annual Soil Health Conference, and numerous other...
Bus tour to feature soil health, conservation practices

Bus tour to feature soil health, conservation practices

PIERRE, SD – A two-day bus tour beginning in Spink County on Aug. 3 is sure to appeal to people with an interest in soil health, conservation practices and regenerative agriculture. The tour will visit Menoken Farm, a conservation demonstration farm near Bismarck, ND,...
Workshop to help producers manage saline soils

Workshop to help producers manage saline soils

PIERRE, SD – Many producers have unproductive areas in their fields due to saline or sodic soils. If not managed correctly, those areas cost producers money and can grow larger over time. On July 28, the Opportunities for Saline Cropland workshop will be held near...