Audio
The SD Soil Health Coalition has collaborated with a variety of radio stations and organizations across the state to air monthly “Soil Health Tips” and other audio. These short segments focus on a variety of different soil health topics, please enjoy the tips selected to air this month!
Deep Rooted Perennials in a Crop Rotation
Carbon's Role on Your Farm
Since 1990, the Dakota Farm Talk radio program has been keeping South Dakota’s agricultural industry up to date with what’s happening in today’s farming & ranching. Aired each weekday on a dozen SD radio stations, Dakota Farm Talk is a unique program for South Dakota’s grain & livestock producers.
Managing Saline Soils
Soil Health School
The 2026 Soil Health School is set for September 15-17 near Twin Brooks and Marvin, SD.
Small Scale Ag
Soil Health School
The 2026 Small Scale Ag Soil Health School is set for Aug. 28 in Huron, SD.
News & Events
Test grain for nitrates before using it as forage
By Stan Wise With the vast majority of South Dakota in a drought and experiencing high temperatures, grain producers are having to make some tough decisions about their crops. Will those grains produce enough yield to make harvesting them a financially viable option,...
Darling Creek Ranch Named 2026 SD Leopold Award Winner
Sand County Foundation Dan and Sharon Anderson’s Darling Creek Ranch has been selected as the 2026 South Dakota Leopold Conservation Award® recipient. The $10,000 award honors ranchers, farmers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil...
Building operational resilience with soil health
By Stan Wise South Dakota Soil Health Coalition PIERRE, SD – Resilience. It’s one of the prizes that keeps conservation-minded land managers striving for improved soil health. Operational resilience in the face of floods, market fluctuations, rising input costs,...